Agilent / HP / Keysight N5106A
N5106A PXB Baseband Generator and Channel Emulator
Description
Minimize design uncertainty with the most flexibility to test beyond standard requirements. The PXB lets you customize test cases and validate designs under real-world conditions with the broadest range of test parameters. Create fully parameterized signals for established and evolving standards with Agilent Signal Studio. In addition, the PXB lets you model the signal-propagation environment with fully parameterized real-time channel emulation (fading). With the largest playback memory available, you can run longer test sequences to better approximate real-world signals. You can also capture signals up to 512 Msa from your own device for post-processing. Reduce the time, cost and complexity of system setup and calibration With less instrumentation to manage, the PXB simplifies test setup. You need only one box for multi-format baseband generation, real-time fading and signal capture. With it, you can construct over 20 configurations to meet your test needs. These configurations, along with external instrument connections, can be redefined in seconds using the PXB user interface. The PXB eliminates the time-consuming work of combining cables, splitters and power meters to connect and calibrate instruments. Plus signal routing, summing, sync and calibration are all managed seamlessly inside the PXB. Maximize the value of your investment through higher instrument utilization and easy upgrades The PXB supports multiple functions, future technologies, frequent use and easy upgrades. You can leverage one multipurpose diagnostic toolset across the R&D lifecycle: design, integration, verification and pre-conformance. To extend the longevity of your test equipment, the PXB features license-key upgrades to add new capabilities and signal formats, and quick on-site upgrades to add hardware for higher-order configurations. Plus you can use your existing RF signal generators and analyzers or add them incrementally to your setup, then redeploy them when they’re no longer needed.
Key Points
Up to 120 MHz modulation and signal capture bandwidth
512 Msa playback and signal capture memory per channel
Up to six BBGs and eight faders for interference, diversity and MIMO test
Run Signal Studio software on the PXB in a familiar Windows® environment
LTE, HSPA, W-CDMA, GSM/EDGE, TD-SCDMA, Mobile WiMAX™, WLAN, digital video and GPS
Specifications
Baseband Generator Characteristics:
Number of baseband generators: Up to 6
Arbitrary waveform memory: 512 Msa (2 GB) per baseband generator
Sample rate: 1 kSa/sec to 150 MSa/sec
Resolution:14 bits
Fader Characteristics:
RF input:-40 dBm to 15 dBm with EXA/MXA/PXA
RF output: –115 dBm to 0 dBm with MXG, –115 dBm to –10 dBm with ESG
Dynamic Fading:
Number of dynamic paths:Up to 24
Number of states: 1 to 5000
Path loss:0 to 84 dB
Path delay:0 to 2 ms
Signal Capture Characteristics:
Signal capture sample rate: 1 kSa/sec to 150 MSa/sec
Signal capture depth: 256 samples to 512 Msa (2 GB) per channel
Signal capture duration: Signal capture depth / sample rate
Resolution: 14 bits
Digital I/O Characteristics:
Baseband frequency offset: –60 MHz to 60 MHz
I/Q skew: –2 ns to 2 ns
I/Q gain balance: –4 dB to 4 dB
Delay: 0 to 500 ns
Analog Output Characteristics:
Number of analog I/Q ports: 2 per I/O card, up to 8 total
Level: 1.0 Vpp single-ended, 2.0 Vpp differential; 50 Ω
Resolution: 14 bits
Baseband frequency offset: –60 MHz to 60 MHz
I/Q skew: –2 ns to 2 ns
Analog Output Characteristics:
Maximum reverse power: Max DC voltage 20 VDC (nom), 250 kHz to 500 MHz 1 W (nom)
Flatness: 1 dB (typ)
Spurious free dynamic range: < –76 dBc (typ)
Phase noise: –147 dBc/Hz (typ)
Noise floor: –152 dBc/Hz (typ)
Weight Fully loaded: < 33 kg (72 lb)