Keysight (Agilent) N5172B 9kHZ to 6GHz Vector Signal Generator

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
| Output Power Range | -144 dBm to +26 dBm |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Phase Noise | -134 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset |
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, PM, Pulse, I/Q (Vector Signal Generation) |
| Waveform Memory | Up to 512 MSa (with optional extended memory) |
| I/Q Sample Rate | Up to 200 MSa/s |
| RF Connector | Type-N Female, 50 Ohm |
| Interface/Connectivity | LAN (LXI), USB, GPIB (optional) |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W maximum |
Keysight Technologies N5172B 9kHZ to 6GHz Vector Signal Generator Options:
- N5172B - 503 - Frequency range 9 kHz (5 MHz IQ mode) to 3 GHz
- N5172B - 506 - Frequency range 9 kHz (5 MHz IQ mode) to 6 GHz
- N5172B - 1EA - High output power
- N5172B - 1EM - Moves RF output and I/Q inputs to rear panel
- N5172B - 1EL - Differential I bar and Q bar outputs (rear panel BNC)
- N5172B - 1ER - External reference input frequency 1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz)
- N5172B - UNT - AM, FM, and phase modulation
- N5172B - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation and internal pulse generator
- N5172B - UNZ - Fast switching speed
- N5172B - UNV - Enhanced vector modulation performance (improved ACPR/EVM)
- N5172B - UN7 - Bit error rate (BER) analyzer
- N5172B - 012 - Phase coherence (LO input/output)
- N5172B - 003 - Digital baseband output (rear panel digital I/Q bus, requires N5102A)
- N5172B - 004 - Digital baseband input (rear panel digital I/Q bus, requires N5102A)
- N5172B - 006 - Removable 8 GB solid state memory (SD card) security option
- N5172B - 009 - 30 GB internal solid-state drive (extended waveform storage)
- N5172B - 021 - 256 Msa maximum playback capacity / extended waveform memory
- N5172B - 022 - 512 Msa maximum playback capacity / extended waveform memory
- N5172B - 303 - Multifunction generator (seven waveform generators)
- N5172B - 320 - Pulse train generator (requires Option UNW)
- N5172B - 403 - Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN)
- N5172B - 430 - Multitone and two-tone generation
- N5172B - 431 - Custom modulation (arb and real-time mode)
- N5172B - 432 - Real-time phase noise impairments
- N5172B - 653 - Internal baseband generator (up to 75 MSa/s sample rate, 60 MHz RF bandwidth)
- N5172B - 655 - Baseband generator upgrade to 150 MSa/s sample rate and 120 MHz RF bandwidth (requires Option 653)
- N5172B - 660 - Real-time baseband generator (for real-time Signal Studio applications)
| Model | N5172B |
|---|
The Keysight (Agilent) N5172B EXG X-Series Vector Signal Generator offers 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range, with +21 dBm power up to 3 GHz and <900 µs switching time. It supports advanced modulations including AM, FM, ØM, and narrow pulses, with digital sweeps and real-time signal generation using Signal Studio or MATLAB software. It features 120 MHz baseband, 512 Msample memory, and interfaces like LAN, USB, and GPIB.
Ideal for functional testing, this signal generator supports LTE, WLAN, GNSS, DVB, and more. It provides flexible licensing, real-world signal simulation, and is optimized for high throughput and low test costs.
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