Keysight N5172B EXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator N5172B-Option 506，9 kHz to 6 GHz

Keysight N5172B EXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator N5172B-Option 506，9 kHz to 6 GHz 

N5172B-Option 501：             9 kHz to 1 GHz 

N5172B-Option 503：             9 kHz to 3 GHz 

N5172B-Option 506：             9 kHz to 6 GHz 

N5172B-Option 506+FRQ：   9 kHz to 7.2 GHz 

N5172B Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz with ARB baseband generator and expanded license 

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Highlights

With analog and vector models, the EXG provides the signals you’ll need for basic parametric 

testing of components and functional verification of receivers. Get “just enough” test at the 

right price with the EXG.

▶Achieve faster throughput and greater uptime

▶Perform basic parametric testing of components and functional verification of receivers with excellent 

  ACPR, EVM, and output power

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   only the waveforms you need with 5- and 50-pack licensing

▶Minimize downtime and expenses with self-maintenance solutions and low-cost repairs

Definitions and Conditions 

Specifications represent warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for

a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated,

and after a 45 minute warm-up period. The specifications include measurement uncertainty. Data

represented in this document are specifications unless otherwise noted. 

Typical (typ) describes additional product performance information. It is performance beyond 

specifications that 80 percent of the units exhibit with a 90 percent confidence level at room 

temperature (approximately 25 °C). Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty.  

Nominal (nom) values indicate the expect mean or average performance, or an attribute whose 

performance is by design, such as the 50 ohm connector. This data is not warranted and is measured 

at room temperature (approximately 25 °C). 

Measured (meas) describes an attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of communicating 

expected performance, such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room 

temperature (approximately 25 °C). 

Options

Frequency Range

N5172B-503：  Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3 GHz  

N5172B-506：  Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz  

Connector Configuration

N5172B-1EM：  Move all connectors to rear panel

General Performance Features

N5172B-UNZ：  Fast frequency switching  

N5172B-1EA：  High output power  

N5172B-1ER：  Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz)  

N5172B-099：  Expanded license key upgradability

Vector Systems Features

N5172B-655：  Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth  

N5172B-653：  ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)  

N5172B-1EL：  Differential I/Q outputs  

N5172B-022：  Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 512 Msa  

N5172B-021：  Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa  

N5172B-UNV：  Enhanced dynamic range  

N5172B-657 ：  Upgrade baseband generator to 160 MHz RF bandwidth  

N5172B-660 ：  Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability  

Analog Modulation

N5172B-UNW：  Narrow pulse modulation  

N5172B-UNT ：  AM, FM, phase modulation  

N5172B-303  ：   Multifunction generator

Additional Features

N5172B-006：  Instrument security and removable memory card  

N5172B-012：  LO in/out for phase coherency  

N5172B-009：  Internal solid state memory  

N5172B-FRQ：  Frequency extender connectivity  

N5172B-SD0：  No internal non-volatile memory/solid state drive  

Calibration Documentation

N5172B-UK6：  Commercial calibration certificate with test data  

N5172B-A6J ：  ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration  

N5172B-AMG：  Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (Accredited)  

Vector Firmware Applications

N5172B-004：  Digital input connectivity with the N5102A  

N5172B-003：  Digital output connectivity with the N5102A