Keysight (Agilent) N5173B

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 20 GHz |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.7 dB at 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Harmonics | ≤ -55 dBc at 10 GHz |
| Non-Harmonics | -72 dBc at 1 GHz |
| Output Power | -135 to +20 dBm at 20 GHz |
| SSB Phase Noise | -101 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset |
| Modulation | AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration) |
| Switching Speed | 600 µs (list mode) |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode |
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm male (depending on configuration) |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5173B-513 | 9 kHz to 13 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5173B-520 | 9 kHz to 20 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5173B-532 | 9 kHz to 31.8 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5173B-540 | 9 kHz to 40 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight (Agilent) N5173B-520 Options:
Options available for the Keysight (Agilent) EXG X-Series microwave analog signal generator (N5173B). Installed options vary from unit to unit – ask us for the exact configuration of the instrument you are interested in.
- N5173B - UNT - AM, FM and phase modulation
- N5173B - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- N5173B - 1E1 - Step attenuator
- N5173B - 1EA - High output power
- N5173B - 1EM - RF output moved to rear panel
- N5173B - 006 - Instrument security
- N5173B - 1CM - Rack mount kit
- N5173B - 1CN - Front handle kit
- N5173B - 1CP - Rack mount kit with handles
The Keysight (Agilent) N5173B-520 is a microwave signal generator offering a broad frequency range from 9 kHz to 20 GHz. It supports high‑performance testing with precision vector modulation and low error vector magnitude (EVM). Integrated features include real‑time I/Q streaming, advanced modulation types (pulse, AM/FM, phase), and SCPI programmability for seamless ATE system integration.
Engineered for complex wideband signal testing such as radar and satellite systems, the N5173B‑520 ensures high spectral purity and flexible modulation capabilities for demanding R&D and production environments.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 20 GHz (Opt. 520)
- Output Power: -135 to +20 dBm at 20 GHz (with Opt. 1EA, 1E1)
- Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNW)
- RF Output Connector: 3.5 mm male (Opt. 513/520), 2.4 mm male (Opt. 532/540); Type-N female with Opt. 1ED





