Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) N5171B
Analog signal generator, 9 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz
0.001 Hz Frequency Resolution
step sweep, list mode Sweep Modes
< ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year Timebase Aging
Type-N female RF Output Connector
GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB Interfaces

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode |
| Timebase Aging | < ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year |
| RF Output Connector | Type-N female |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB |
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz |
| Output Power | -144 to +18 dBm at 10 MHz to 3 GHz |
| SSB Phase Noise | -122 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (typ.) |
| Modulation | AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration) |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.6 dB (spec.) at 5 MHz to 6 GHz, max. to -60 dBm |
| Harmonics | < -35 dBc (spec.) at 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Non-Harmonics | -60 to -75 dBc (spec.), >10 kHz offset |
| Switching Speed | ≤ 1.15 ms (typ.) |
| Dimensions | 426 × 88 × 489 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5171B-501 | 9 kHz to 1 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5171B-503 | 9 kHz to 3 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5171B-506 | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight (Agilent) N5171B Options:
Options available for the Keysight (Agilent) EXG X-Series analog signal generator (N5171B). Installed options vary from unit to unit – ask us for the exact configuration of the instrument you are interested in.
- N5171B - 501 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 1 GHz
- N5171B - 503 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz
- N5171B - 506 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 6 GHz
- N5171B - UNT - AM, FM and phase modulation
- N5171B - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- N5171B - 1EA - High output power
- N5171B - 1EQ - Low output power
- N5171B - 1EM - RF output moved to rear panel
- N5171B - 006 - Instrument security
- N5171B - 1CM - Rack mount kit
- N5171B - 1CN - Front handle kit
- N5171B - 1CP - Rack mount kit with handles
The Keysight (Agilent) N5171B is available in several frequency configurations (9 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz). See the table of available configurations in the Specification tab and choose the version you need.
Testwall can supply the used Keysight (Agilent) N5171B, fully tested, with traceable calibration on request and a 12-month warranty. Please contact us if you need calibration or repair of the Keysight (Agilent) N5171B.
Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz (Opt. 501/503/506)
- Output Power: -144 to +18 dBm (+21 dBm with Opt. 1EA) at 10 MHz to 3 GHz
- Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNW)
- Switching Speed: ≤ 1.15 ms (typ.); ≤ 950 µs (typ.) with Opt. UNZ





