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Keysight X-Series Signal Generators
N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG
User’s Guide
12 Using Real–Time Phase Noise Impairments
for N5172B/82B with Option 432 and 653/655/656/657
The features described in this chapter are available only in Keysight N5172B EXG and N5182B MXG
X-Series signal generators with Option 432 Phase Noise Impairment.
Option 432 requires Option 653 or 655 (N5172B) or Option 656 or 657 (N5182B).
Before using the information in this chapter, you should be familiar with the basic operation of the
signal generator. If you are not comfortable with functions such as setting the power level and
frequency, refer to Chapter 4, “Front Panel Operation for All Models”, on page 55 and familiarize
yourself with the information in that chapter.
This chapter contains the softkey maps to locate the Phase Noise Impairment option functions and
information on the use of this feature.
— Using Real-Time Phase Noise Impairment Softkeys on page 332
— Phase Noise Shape and Additive Phase Noise Impairments on page 333
— Understanding the Phase Noise Adjustments on page 335
— DAC Over–Range Conditions and Scaling on page 336