The Keysight (Agilent) N5172B EXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator is optimized for manufacturing test, providing accurate and reliable signals for basic parametric testing of components and functional verification of receivers. It delivers industry-leading adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR), error vector magnitude (EVM), and output power in a compact two rack-unit (2U) size.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz (option dependent) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise | -122 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase (ØM), Narrow Pulse, I/Q (ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q) |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List |
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB |
| AM Depth | 0 to 100% |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 1000BaseT LAN, LXI, USB 2.0, GPIB |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 3 years |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-120 VAC (50/60/400 Hz), 220-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz (configuration dependent) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise (20 kHz offset) | -122 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz) |
| Harmonics | -35 dBc (at 1 GHz) |
| Non-harmonics (Spurious) | -72 dBc (at 1 GHz) |
Internal Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband Generator Bandwidth | 120 MHz |
| Baseband Generator Modes | Waveform playback and real-time |
Vector / I/Q Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) | ≤ -73 dBc (W-CDMA 64 DPCH) |
| Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) | < 0.4% (80 MHz 802.11ac) |
Analog and Pulse Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Rate | DC to 50 kHz |
| Pulse Width (Minimum) | 20 ns (narrow pulse) |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN (LXI) Port | 1000BaseT LAN, LXI |
| USB Ports | USB 2.0 (compatible with Agilent USB power sensors) |
| GPIB (IEEE-488) Port | Standard |
Software and Automation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Real-time Baseband Generation Supported Formats | LTE, HSPA+, WLAN, GNSS, DVB, and more |
| Command Compatibility (SCPI) | SCPI, backward compatible with ESG, MXG, PSG, and 8648x signal generators |
Physical and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rack Unit (RU) Size | 2U (two rack-unit height) |
Configuration Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Options | Option 503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz), Option 506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz) |
Output Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum DC Voltage at RF Output | 50 VDC |
Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Baseband Generator DAC Resolution | 16-bit |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C |
Output Level
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz (standard); 1 to 50 MHz (with Option 1ER) |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
Technology
RF Vector Signal Generation
Applications
Manufacturing test, receiver functional verification, component parametric testing