# Agilent N5183A 20 GHz MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator (Option 520) (Pre-Owned) # Agilent N5183A 20 GHz MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator (Option 520) (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - Frequency from 100 kHz up to 20, 31.8, or 40 GHz depending on frequency option (520, 532, or 540) - 0.01 Hz frequency resolution with phase offset adjustable in nominal 0.01° increments - GPIB (IEEE-488.2), 100BaseT LAN (LXI Class C), and USB 2.0 interfaces standard for automated test systems - SCPI-programmable step sweep and list sweep for both frequency and amplitude - Optional analog modulation (Option UNT): AM, FM, and phase modulation - Optional pulse modulation (UNU) and narrow pulse modulation (UNW) with included internal pulse generator - Optional step attenuator (Option 1E1) extends minimum output power to –90 dBm - 3-year (36-month) recommended calibration cycle The Agilent N5183A MXG is a microwave analog signal generator that produces continuous-wave and analog-modulated RF signals across the microwave range. The specifications also apply to the N5183AEP MXG analog microwave signal generator express configuration. It uses a 50 Ω output and provides a 10 MHz reference output at ≥ +4 dBm (nominal) for locking other instruments to a common timebase. An analog signal generator supplies a known, controllable stimulus for testing and characterizing RF and microwave devices and systems. On the N5183A MXG, all modulation types—FM, AM, phase, and pulse modulation—may be enabled simultaneously (with the exception that FM and phase modulation cannot be combined, and two modulation types cannot share the same modulation source), which the instrument supports for simulating signal impairments such as concurrent AM and FM on the output RF. ValueTronics stocks test and measurement equipment directly from our own 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house by our technicians before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer. ## Brand Heritage The N5183A MXG carries the Agilent Technologies brand. Agilent was spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, and its electronic test and measurement business was later established as Keysight Technologies in 2014. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The Agilent N5183A MXG microwave analog signal generator is configured through frequency options that set its upper frequency limit, alongside performance-enhancement and accessory options. All configurations share the same 0.01 Hz frequency resolution, 50 Ω architecture, SCPI programmability, and GPIB/LAN/USB interfaces. Across the family, the same instrument platform supports optional analog modulation (Option UNT), pulse modulation (Option UNU), narrow pulse modulation (Option UNW), the pulse-train generator (Option 320), and instrument security (Option 006), so configurations differ primarily by frequency reach, output power, and which optional capabilities are installed. Each pre-owned configuration linked below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing. Review the frequency option and installed options on each page to confirm the configuration matches your application before ordering. The specifications in this family also apply to the N5183AEP MXG analog microwave signal generator express configuration. The frequency options define the upper limit: Option 520 reaches 20 GHz, Option 532 reaches 31.8 GHz, and Option 540 reaches 40 GHz, each starting at 100 kHz. Maximum output power and several modulation and switching specifications differ by frequency option and by the high-power Option 1EA, as detailed in the comparison table. Performance-enhancement options further differentiate units: Option UNZ provides fast frequency switching, Option 1E1 adds the step attenuator and extends minimum output power, and Option 1ER provides a flexible 1–50 MHz reference input. Refer to the comparison table for the specific values associated with each configuration. Model Frequency Range Max Output Power (Standard) Max Output Power (Option 1EA) **N5183A** 100 kHz to 20 GHz +11 dBm +18 dBm Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Product Core & Specifications Specification Value Frequency (Option 520) Range 100 kHz to 20 GHz Minimum frequency 100 kHz Maximum Output Power, Option 520 (Standard) 100 to 250 kHz +11 dBm \> 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz +11 dBm \> 3.2 to 20 GHz +11 dBm Maximum Output Power, Option 520 (Option 1EA, High Power) 100 to 250 kHz +14 dBm \> 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz +15 dBm \> 3.2 to 20 GHz +18 dBm Minimum Output Power Standard –20 dBm Option 1E1 –90 dBm > **Important:** Maximum reverse power at the RF output: 0.5 W, 0 Vdc. > **Important:** Performance below 250 kHz is unspecified, except as indicated. > **Important:** Frequency switching speed specification does not apply when switching to or from frequencies < 500 kHz, when the ALC level is < –5 dBm for Option 540 or < 0 dBm for Option 520, or when the frequency crosses 0.002, 0.02, 0.1, 2.0, 3.2, 20.0, 25.6, or 32.0 GHz. > **Important:** Non-harmonics specifications apply to units with serial numbers ending with 49060000 or greater. For units with lower serial numbers, refer to the archived non-harmonics specifications. > Usage tip: pair with Agilent U2000-series USB average power sensors, which connect to the USB 2.0 port for direct power-meter-controlled user flatness correction. ## About this Pre-Owned unit This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects. - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application. **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - 700.0 USD - **Vendor:** Agilent - **Type:** Rf Gen - **Tags:** Agilent, Agilent Keysight, Agilent Technologies, Inc., Keysight, Manufacturers, Model 5183, N5183, N5183A, Pre-Owned, product_manual_group_1, Product_used, RF, Rf Gen, Signal Generators ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable | 560.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable with Full Data | 595.00 USD | In stock | | ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 700.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Agilent N5183A 20 GHz MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator (Option 520) (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/n5183a-agilent-rf-generator-used) > Updated: 2026-06-02