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Keysight N5182BX07 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 PERFORMANCE OF THIS to the public to use, modify, DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT commercial computer software WITH WARRANTY TERMS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Declaration of Conformity ..................page 39 Safety (European Low Voltage Directive).............. page 40 EMC Information ....................page 40 Acoustic Statement (European Machinery Directive)........... page 40 Before Applying Power................... page 40 Connector Care and Cleaning Precautions ............page 42 N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Instrument Markings....................page 42 Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance ............. page 45 Service and Support Options ................page 45 Contacting Keysight....................page 45 Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance............page 45 N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 N5182BX07 Frequency Extender 9 kHz to 7.2 GHz N5182BX07 Frequency Extender 9 kHz to 7.2 GHz N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Description

    Description Description The Keysight N5182BX07 Frequency Extender is an accessory for the MXG (N5182B) or EXG (N5172B) that extends the frequency range of vector signals to cover 9 kHz to 7.2 GHz. The N5182BX07 is especially well suited for 802.11ax measurements, due to its excellent phase noise and EVM.

  • Page 7: Verifying The Shipment

    If there is physical damage refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page 45“. Keep the damaged shipping materials (if any) for inspection by the carrier and an Keysight Technologies representative. Equipment N5182BX07 Frequency Extender, with — USB cable (Type A to Type C) —...

  • Page 8: General Performance

    — 100/120V VAC, 220/240 VAC (50/60 Hz) — N5182BX07 maximum power is 160 W Environmental Tests The N5182BX07 complies with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements for the intended location of use. — Operating Environment (for indoor use only) — Operating Temperature 0 to 55 °C —...

  • Page 9: Dimensions And Space Requirements

    General Performance Dimensions and Space Requirements Standard installation of the N5182BX07 includes configuration and installation on a customer-provided lab bench or table top of adequate size and strength. Table 1 Dimensions Size, including RF connectors and feet Width 425 mm (16.7") Length 485 mm (19.1")

  • Page 10: Specifications

    802.11ax bands from 2.4 to 7.2 GHz with exceptional error vector magnitude (EVM) accuracy. For frequencies of 5.9 – 7.2 GHz, the N5182BX07 optimizes EVM by holding the MXG or EXG within a narrow frequency and amplitude range, and then adjusting output amplitude with a mechanical attenuator with 1 dB steps.

  • Page 11: Definitions And Conditions

    Measured (meas) describes an attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of communicating expected performance, such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C). N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Frequency Specifications

    Upconverter Band +19 to -144 dBm Step Attenuator in Upconverter Band 0 to 121 dB in 1 dB steps, mechanical RF Input Connector Type N, 50 Ω, nominal RF Output Connector Type N, 50 Ω, nominal N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 +25 dBm (+27 dBm typ) a. Temperature 35 °C and Extender Input Power Offset set to 0 dB. Max power degrades ≤ .06 dB / °C for temperatures above 35 °C. Figure 2 Measured Maximum Power with Option 1EA N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 6 dB (typ) 1 dB (typ) 5.9 GHz to 7.2 GHz ± ± 6 dB (typ) 1 dB (nom a. Power degrades .06 dB / °C from last calibration. Figure 3 Measured Level Accuracy in Passthrough Band N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Table 7 RF Input Limits The N5182BX07 Frequency Extender is designed to be used and controlled by an MXG/EXG instrument with Option FRQ. The MXG/EXG instrument will keep the power levels below the maximum limits. Table 7 is intended for informational purposes only.

  • Page 16: Spectral Purity Specifications

    < -40 dBc (-46 dBc typical) At 2 * RF Output Frequency - 5.12 GHz < -41 dBc (-47 dBc typical) Other Frequencies < -58 dBc (-64 dBc typical) a. Measured with Extender Input Power Offset set to 0 dB. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Modulation

    Specifications Modulation Figure 5 EVM - 802.11ax, 80 MHz Bandwidth (Measured) N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Specifications Figure 6 EVM - 802.11ax, 160 MHz Bandwidth (Measured) N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Front And Rear Panel Features

    (which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device. LED Status Indicator The light will turn yellow when the instrument is turned on. RF Input (without Option 1EM) Type-N, 50 ohm, nominal. RF Output (without Option 1EM) Type-N, 50 ohm, nominal. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Type-N, 50 ohm, nominal. 10 MHz In 10 MHz reference input, BNC. USB Port USB, Type C Line Input Power cord connection. Use the Keysight supplied power cord or one with the same or better electrical rating. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Front And Rear Panel Connections

    In the example shown in Figure 9, the N5182BX07 is connected to the MXG from the RF output of the MXG (or EXG) to the RF input of the N5182BX07, using an RF cable with N-Type connectors. Figure 9 Front Panel Connections Figure 10 shows the rear panel connections of the N5182BX07 to the MXG.

  • Page 22: Firmware Initialization

    Firmware Initialization To initialize the firmware in the N5182BX07, perform the following steps: 1. Check that there is no USB cable connected between the N5182BX07 and the MXG (or EXG). This cable will be connected in Step 6. 2. Turn on the MXG or EXG.
  • Page 23 Firmware Initialization 6. Connect the USB cable between the N5182BX07 and the MXG (or EXG). After about 5 seconds, there should be a notification at the bottom of the screen of the MXG (or EXG) showing that it has successfully detected the N5182BX07. See...
  • Page 24 Figure 15 Test Connection of the N5182BX07 If you can't make a connection, check the serial number displayed on your MXG (or EXG) and the serial number of the N5182BX07 to confirm that they match. If they don't match, reselect the USB device.
  • Page 25 If this is first time running the alignment with the current instrument configuration, or if any errors occur when running the alignment, clear any previous alignment data from the instruments by pressing Revert Power Alignment To Factory Defaults. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Extender Power Alignment

    3. On MXG front panel, select "Freq" then the "More" hard key. See Figure Figure 17 MXG Front Panel 4. Select the "Freq Extender" softkey and ensure the "Extender State" is set to "On." See Figure Figure N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Extender Power Alignment Figure 18 Select Frequency Extender Figure 19 Extender State ON 5. Select the "Extender Power Alignment" softkey. See Figure Figure 20 Extender Power Alignment 6. Select the "Configure Power Meter" softkey. See Figure N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 — When using a USB Power Sensor, follow the steps in Section b. a. Power Meter Setup (a GPIB to LAN gateway must be used). i. Set connection Type to VXI-11. See Figure 23 Figure N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Figure 23 Connection Type Figure 24 Set to VXI-11 ii. Enter the IP address supplied by the LAN gateway. See Figure Figure 25 Enter IP Address iii. Enter the Device Name. (Typically, "gpib0,15" is the default.) See Figure N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Plug the USB sensor into the MXG USB port (typically, the top port). See Figure Figure 27 USB Port on MXG ii. Set connection type to "USB." See Figure Figure 28 Set Connection Type to USB N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 If this is first time running the alignment with the current instrument configuration, or if any errors occur when running the alignment, clear any previous alignment data from the instruments by pressing Revert Power Alignment To Factory Defaults. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 Extender Power Alignment Figure 31 Performing Power Alignment Figure 32 Power Alignment Completed N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Scpi Commands

    Command Reference document. EVM Optimization To optimize EVM, the N5182BX07 input power level can be adjusted using the "Extender Input Power Offset" softkey found on the second page of the Frequency Extender menu (Frequency > More > Frequency Extender > More). See the Help text below for a description of the offset value.
  • Page 34 When upgrading from B.01.90 to any later firmware, you may see the following error message (Figure 34) when turning on the Frequency Extender feature. This is reported if the N5182BX07 does not have calibration data for use with the I/Q Internal Channel Correction feature.
  • Page 35 > I/Q Int Channel Correction Calibrations > Freq Extender Calibration (Figure 35). There is no associated SCPI command for this calibration. The calibration takes about one minute and requires no external equipment. The error only appears once. Figure 35 Frequency Extender Calibration N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 [ : SOURce] : DM : INTernal : CHANnel : CORRection : USER : CLEar : CALibration : BBG : CHANnel : USER Attempting to use the User Channel Correction SCPI commands when the Figure 37 frequency extender is on will result in the error message shown in N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 SCPI Commands Figure 37 User Channel Correction Error Message N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Rf Block Diagram

    RF Block Diagram RF Block Diagram Figure 38 RF Block Diagram of N5182BX07 Frequency Extender N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Do not use the outlet if it is damaged or if the voltage is outside the required range. Declaration of Conformity A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available upon request, or a copy is available on the Keysight Technologies web site at: https://regulations.about.keysight.com/DoC/search.htm. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Safety (European Low Voltage Directive)

    Always use the three prong AC power cord supplied with this product. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage and the risk of electrical shock. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 10°C from the lowest of the maximum operating temperature of a single instrument. If there are any concerns or special requirements, a Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance." These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 42: Connector Care And Cleaning Precautions

    Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight N5182BX07 from mains electrical supply before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
  • Page 43 The UK conformity mark is a UK government owned mark. Products showing this mark comply with all applicable UK regulations. The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International.
  • Page 44 The instrument has been designed to meet the requirements of IP 2 0 for egress and operational I P 2 0 environment. This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001). Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB du Canada. N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 These options cover a range of service agreements with varying response times. Contact Keysight for additional information on available service agreements for this product. Contacting Keysight To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following websites: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist (Worldwide contact information for repair and service) http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight...
  • Page 46 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2020-2022 Edition 1, April 2022 N5182-90001 www.keysight.com...

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