Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) N5172B
Option 506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz) – EXG Vector Signal Generator, Type N (f)
9 kHz to 6 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 6 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 (Agilent) N5172B-506 Options:
- N5172B-506 - 506 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 6 GHz
- N5172B-506 - 012 - LO In/Out for Phase Coherency
- N5172B-506 - 099 - Expanded license key upgradability
- N5172B-506 - 303 - LF multifunction generator
- N5172B-506 - 320 - Pulse train generator (requires Option UNW)
- N5172B-506 - 403 - Real-time AWGN (additive white Gaussian noise)
- N5172B-506 - 430 - Multitone and Two-Tone waveform generator
- N5172B-506 - 431 - Custom digital modulation
- N5172B-506 - 432 - Real-time phase noise impairments
- N5172B-506 - 653 - Baseband generator, 32 MSa memory
- N5172B-506 - 655 - Baseband generator, 512 MSa memory
- N5172B-506 - 1EL - Analog differential I/Q outputs (vector models)
- N5172B-506 - 1EM - Rear panel RF output
- N5172B-506 - 1ER - Flexible reference input, 1-50 MHz
- N5172B-506 - UNT - Analog modulation: AM, FM, and ΦM
- N5172B-506 - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation including internal pulse generator
The Keysight (Agilent) N5172B-506 is a high-performance vector signal generator operating from 250 kHz to 6 GHz, offering excellent EVM and flatness for accurate waveform simulation.
It supports real-time vector modulation, WLAN/LTE/WiMAX verification, and offers expandable licensing and remote operation via SCPI, IVI, and LXI protocols.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz (Opt. 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), 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
