Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) N5172B
Option 503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz) – EXG Vector Signal Generator
9 kHz to 3 GHz Frequency Range
0.001 Hz Frequency Resolution
step sweep, list mode Sweep Modes
< ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year Timebase Aging
Type-N female RF Output Connector
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode |
| Timebase Aging | < ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year |
| RF Output Connector | Type-N female |
| 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, I/Q (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.) |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB |
| Dimensions | 426 × 88 × 489 mm |
| Weight | 15.9 kg |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5172B-503 | 9 kHz to 3 GHz | Vector signal generator |
| N5172B-506 | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | Vector signal generator |
Keysight Technologies N5172B-503 Options:
- N5172B-503 - 503 - Frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz
- N5172B-503 - 1EM - Move all connectors to rear panel
- N5172B-503 - UNT - AM, FM, phase modulation
- N5172B-503 - UNV - Enhanced dynamic range (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- N5172B-503 - UNZ - Fast switching
- N5172B-503 - UN7 - Internal bit error rate analyzer
- N5172B-503 - 302 - Avionics
- N5172B-503 - 303 - Multifunction generator
- N5172B-503 - 320 - Pulse train generator (Requires UNW)
- N5172B-503 - 006 - Instrument security and removable memory card
- N5172B-503 - 009 - Internal solid-state memory
- N5172B-503 - 1EA - High output power
- N5172B-503 - 1EL - Differential I/Q outputs (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 1ER - Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz)
- N5172B-503 - 012 - LO in/out for phase coherency
- N5172B-503 - 099 - Expanded license key upgradability
- N5172B-503 - 653 - ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa)
- N5172B-503 - 655 - Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 021 - Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 256 MSa (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 022 - Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 512 MSa (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 660 - Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 003 - Digital output connectivity with the N5102A (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 004 - Digital input connectivity with the N5102A (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 403 - Calibrated AWGN (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 430 - Multitone and two-tone (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 431 - Custom digital modulation (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 432 - Phase noise impairment (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 221-229 - Waveform license 5-pack 1 to 9, up to 45 Signal Studio waveforms (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - 250-259 - Waveform license 50-pack 1 to 10, up to 500 Signal Studio waveforms (Requires 653)
- N5172B-503 - AMG - Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal)
- N5172B-503 - A6J - ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration
- N5172B-503 - UK6 - Commercial calibration certificate with test data
- N5172B-503 - AXT - Hard transit case
- N5172B-503 - CD1 - CD-ROM containing English documentation set
- N5172B-503 - 0BW - Service documentation, assembly and component
The Keysight (Agilent) N5172B-503 is a vector signal generator from the EXG family, offering a frequency range of 250 kHz to 3 GHz
It supports internal/external I/Q modulation for complex waveform generation and offers a modulation bandwidth of up to 120 MHz, ideal for modern wireless protocols
It is compact, easy to operate, and integrates with Signal Studio and MATLAB for flexible waveform creation
Field-upgradable licensing ensures future-ready scalability
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 3 GHz (Opt. 503)
- 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), I/Q
- Switching Speed: ≤ 1.15 ms (typ.); ≤ 950 µs (typ.) with Opt. UNZ
- Modulation Bandwidth: up to 160 MHz RF (I+Q) internal with Opt. 653/655/657
