Keysight Technologies N5172B-506
9 kHz - 6 GHz EXG Vector Signal Generator, Type N (f)
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Keysight Technologies - N5172B-506
N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector mid-performance signal generators offer 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency & simulation of real-time signals with Signal Studio software. Optimized for manufacturing with faster throughput & greater uptime at the right price.
N5172B-506 Product Highlights
• Achieve faster throughput and greater uptime
• Perform basic parametric testing of components and functional verification of receivers with excellent ACPR, EVM, and output power
• Reduce the time you spend on signal creation with PathWave Signal Generation software; purchase only the waveforms you need with 5- and 50-pack licensing
• Minimize downtime and expenses with self-maintenance solutions and low-cost repairs
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--, 099, 1EA, 506, 653, N5180403B, N5180403B-KRS, N5180403B-R-Y5B-001-A, N5180431B, N5180431B-KRS, N5180431B-R-Y5B-001-A, UNT
See Configuration Details
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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1EA
High output power
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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N5180403B
Calibrated AWGN
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N5180403B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180431B
Custom digital modulation
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N5180431B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180403B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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N5180431B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 099, 506, 653, 655
See Configuration Details
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1 -
USB Software I/O Libraries
Qty: 1
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--, 099, 1EA, 506, 653, 655, UNW
See Configuration Details
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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1EA
High output power
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
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UNW
Narrow pulse modulation
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 021, 1EA, 403, 506, 653, N5180431B, N5180431B-KRS, N5180431B-R-Y5B-001-A, UNV, UNZ
See Configuration Details
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021
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa
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1EA
High output power
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403
Calibrated AWGN
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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N5180431B
Custom digital modulation
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N5180431B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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UNV
Enhanced Dynamic Range
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UNZ
Fast Switching
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N5180431B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 099, 506, 653, 655
See Configuration Details
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
-
653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 009, 012, 021, 099, 1EA, 403, 431, 506, 653, 655, 660, UNW
See Configuration Details
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021
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa
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009
Internal solid state memory
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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1EA
High output power
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403
Calibrated AWGN
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431
Custom digital modulation
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
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660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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UNW
Narrow pulse modulation
Standard Rental Accessories*
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Cable Semi-Rigid Coaxial SMA(m) - SMA(m) for Option 12
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1 -
USB Software I/O Libraries
Qty: 1
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--, 099, 1EA, 303, 403, 506, 653, UNT
See Configuration Details
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403
Calibrated AWGN
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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1EA
High output power
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303
Multifunction generator
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 012, 099, 1EA, 506, 653, 655, 660, N5180302B, UNT, UNV
See Configuration Details
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
-
099
Expanded license key upgradability
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1EA
High output power
-
506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
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UNV
Enhanced Dynamic Range
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660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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N5180302B
Avionics VOR/ILS
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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430
Multitone and two-tone
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431
Custom digital modulation
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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006
Instrument security and removable memory card
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022
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 512 Msa
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1EA
High output power
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1EL
Differential I/Q Outputs
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303
Multifunction generator
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403
Calibrated AWGN
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
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660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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UNV
Enhanced Dynamic Range
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UNW
Narrow pulse modulation
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UNZ
Fast Switching
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009
Internal solid state memory
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657
Upgrade baseband generator to 160 MHz RF bandwidth
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N5180432B
Phase noise impairment
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N5180432B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180432B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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Cord Power
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Memory Card SanDisk 8 Gb
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Cover SD Card
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USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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See Configuration Details
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UNW
Narrow pulse modulation
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UNZ
Fast Switching
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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006
Instrument security and removable memory card
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
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1EA
High output power
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1EL
Differential I/Q Outputs
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303
Multifunction generator
-
403
Calibrated AWGN
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430
Multitone and two-tone
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431
Custom digital modulation
-
506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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UN7
Internal bit error rate analyzer, fixed perpetual license
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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UNV
Enhanced Dynamic Range
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302
Avionics license
Standard Rental Accessories*
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Cable Semi-Rigid Coaxial SMA(m) - SMA(m) for Option 12
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Memory Card SanDisk 8 Gb
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USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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USB Software I/O Libraries
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--, 012, 099, 1EA, 431, 506, 653, 660, N5180320B, N5180320B-KRS, N5180320B-R-Y5B-001-A, UNT, UNV, UNZ
See Configuration Details
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
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1EA
High output power
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431
Custom digital modulation
-
506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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UNV
Enhanced Dynamic Range
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UNZ
Fast Switching
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N5180320B
Pulse train generator
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N5180320B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180320B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Cable Semi-Rigid Coaxial SMA(m) - SMA(m) for Option 12
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 006, 009, 012, 022, 099, 1EA, 403, 431, 506, 653, 655, 660, N5180432B, N5180432B-1FP, N5180432B-KRS, UNT, UNV
See Configuration Details
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
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1EA
High output power
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431
Custom digital modulation
-
506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
-
653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
-
655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
-
660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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UNV
Enhanced Dynamic Range
-
009
Internal solid state memory
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022
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32Msa to 512Msa
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403
Calibrated AWGN
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006
Instrument security and removable memory card
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N5180432B
Phase Noise Impairment
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N5180432B-1FP
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180432B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Standard Rental Accessories*
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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USB Software I/O Libraries
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--, 012, 099, 1EA, 303, 320, 430, 506, 653, 655, 660, UNT, UNW
See Configuration Details
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
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099
Expanded license key upgradability
-
303
Multifunction generator
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320
Pulse train generator, fixed perpetual license
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430
Multitone and two-tone
-
506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
-
655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
-
660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
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UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation
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UNW
Narrow pulse modulation
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1EA
High output power
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Cable Semi-Rigid Coaxial SMA(m) - SMA(m) for Option 12
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1 -
USB Software I/O Libraries
Qty: 1
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--, 012, 506, 653, 655, 660, N5180302B, N5180302B-KRS, N5180302B-R-Y5B-001-A, N5180403B, N5180403B-KRS, N5180403B-R-Y5B-001-A, N5180430B, N5180430B-KRS, N5180430B-R-Y5B-001-A, N5180431B, N5180431B-KRS, N5180431B-R-Y5B-001-A, N5180UN7B, N5180UN7B-KRS, N5180UN7B-R-Y5B-001-A
See Configuration Details
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012
LO in/out for phase coherency
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506
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
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653
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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655
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
-
660
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
-
N5180302B
Phase noise impairment
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N5180302B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180403B
Calibrated AWGN
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N5180403B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180430B
Multi-tone and 2-tone
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N5180430B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180431B
Custom digital modulation
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N5180431B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180UN7B
Internal BER Analyzer
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N5180UN7B-R-Y5B-001-A
Node-locked perpetual license
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N5180302B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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N5180403B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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N5180430B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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N5180431B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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N5180UN7B-KRS
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Cable Semi-Rigid Coaxial SMA(m) - SMA(m) for Option 12
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1 -
USB Software I/O Libraries
Qty: 1
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What makes the N5172B-506 different from the analog N5171B models?
The N5172B-506 is a vector signal generator covering 9 kHz to 6 GHz with both analog and I/Q digital modulation capabilities. Unlike the analog-only N5171B, the N5172B includes an internal baseband generator for creating digitally modulated signals such as QPSK, QAM, EDGE, WCDMA, LTE, and 802.11 WLAN waveforms, making it essential for testing modern wireless receivers and transceivers.
What digital modulation formats can the N5172B-506 generate?
The N5172B-506 supports a broad set of digital modulation formats including PSK (BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK), QAM (4 through 1024), FSK (2, 4, 8, and 16 level symmetric plus C4FM and HCPM), MSK, ASK, and DVB-S2 APSK constellations. It also includes quick setup modes for standards such as GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, LTE, APCO 25, TETRA, Bluetooth, DECT, and SOQPSK.
What EVM performance does the N5172B-506 achieve for common wireless standards?
The N5172B-506 delivers excellent EVM results across multiple standards. For EDGE signals at 800 to 1900 MHz, typical EVM is 0.75% at power levels up to +7 dBm. WCDMA 1 DPCH signals achieve 0.8% typical EVM, and LTE FDD E-TM 3.1 with 64 QAM modulation reaches a measured EVM of 0.2% after DC calibration. WLAN 802.11a/g 64 QAM signals achieve 0.3% measured EVM.
What is the maximum symbol rate the N5172B-506 can generate in real-time mode?
With Option 431 for custom real-time modulation and the combination of Options 653, 655, and 657, the N5172B-506 supports internal data generation at symbol rates up to 100 Msps with a maximum of 10 bits per symbol. External serial data input supports rates up to 50 Mbits/sec divided by the number of bits per symbol. Internal filters automatically switch to 16 taps when the symbol rate falls between 25 and 100 MHz.
How much waveform memory does the N5172B-506 have?
The N5172B-506 comes standard with 32 Mb of waveform memory, expandable to 512 Mb with Option 021 or 1024 Mb with Option 022. The instrument also provides 3 GB of general file storage (expandable to 30 GB with Option 009) for instrument states, sweep lists, waveform sequences, and user data files. Security Option 006 adds an 8 GB removable SD card for classified environments.
Can the N5172B-506 generate 3GPP WCDMA and LTE test signals?
Yes, the N5172B-506 generates 3GPP WCDMA and LTE signals when equipped with the appropriate software options. For WCDMA, it supports test model TM1 with configurable DPCH channels and achieves ACLR better than -66 dBc at 5 MHz offset. LTE FDD signals support E-TM 3.1 with 64 QAM modulation across 10 MHz bandwidth. ACPR specifications apply when the instrument is maintained between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.
What filter options are available for custom digital modulation on the N5172B-506?
The N5172B-506 supports a wide range of pulse shaping filters including Nyquist, root-Nyquist, Gaussian, rectangular, APCO 25 (phase 1 and 2 UL/DL), IS-95, IS-95 with EQ, WCDMA, EDGE (wide and HSR), HDQPSK, HCPM, and SOQPSK-TG. Users can also define custom FIR filters with 16-bit resolution up to 64 symbols long, automatically resampled to a maximum of 1024 coefficients.
What are the physical size and weight specifications of the N5172B-506?
The N5172B-506 measures 88 mm high by 426 mm wide by 489 mm long (3.5 by 16.8 by 19.2 inches), with a maximum length of 508 mm (20 inches) including the RF connector. Net weight is 15.9 kg (35 lb) or less, which is slightly heavier than the analog N5171B due to the additional baseband hardware. Shipping weight is 30.8 kg (68 lb) or less.
