Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) N5172B-506
6 GHz EXG Vector Signal Generator, Type N (f)
9 kHz to 6 GHz Frequency Range
+20 dBm Maximum Output Power
0.001 Hz Frequency Resolution
-134 dBc/Hz Phase Noise (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset)
AM, FM, PM, Pulse, I/Q Modulation Types

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
| Maximum Output Power | +20 dBm |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Phase Noise (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset) | -134 dBc/Hz |
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, PM, Pulse, I/Q |
| RF Connector Type | Type-N Female |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
| Interface/Connectivity | USB, LAN (LXI), GPIB |
| Form Factor | 2U Half-Rack Portable |
Keysight (Agilent) N5172B-506 Options:
- N5172B-506 - 501 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 1 GHz (N5171B only)
- N5172B-506 - 503 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz
- 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
| Model | N5172B-506 |
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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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