User`s guide
 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide  233
 Basic Digital Operation (Option 653/655/656/657)
Understanding Option 012 (LO In/Out for Phase Coherency) with Multiple Baseband Generator Synchronization
Table 8-5 Option 012 (LO In/Out for Phase Coherency) Equipment
MIMO Configuration
Part
a
a
On all of the MIMO configurations, the same length of SMA flexible cables are connected from the splitter 
output to the inputs on the master and slave instruments. Refer to Figure 8-30 on page 234 and to Figure 8-31 on 
page 235.
Cable Length Notes
2x2 n/a
11636A
As required
n/a
SMA flexible cables are connected from 
the power splitter outputs to the LO 
inputs on the rear panel of both the 
master and the slave MXG/EXGs. Refer 
to  Figure 8- 30 on page 234. 
Power Divider, DC to 18 GHz. Refer to 
www.agilent.com.
3x3 n/a
PS3–20–451/12
S
As required
n/a
SMA flexible cables are connected from 
the power splitter outputs to the LO 
inputs on the rear panel of the slave 
MXG/EXGs. Refer to Figure 8- 31 on 
page 235. 
3–Way Pulser Microwave Corp., 3–Way 
Wilkinson Dividers
4x4 n/a
PS4–16–452/10
S
As required
n/a
The SMA flexible cables are connected 
to the power splitter output to the LO 
inputs on the rear panel of the slave 
MXG/EXGs. Refer to Figure 8- 31 on 
page 235. 
4–Way Pulser Microwave Corp., 4–Way 
Wilkinson Dividers
All 10502A 22.86 cm (9 inches) Refer to Figure 8- 30 on page 234 and 
Figure 8- 31 on page 235. See also 
“Multiple Baseband Generator 
Synchronization” on page 225.










