Keysight / Agilent N5171B EXG RF Analog Signal Generator
The Keysight / Agilent N5171B EXG RF Analog Signal Generator is engineered to fulfill the advanced signal generation needs required for parametric testing of electronic components and the calibration of RF receivers. With a design focused on exceptional hardware performance, this signal generator ensures rapid throughput, remarkable uptime, and top-tier accuracy and repeatability.
Key Features
- Accuracy & Repeatability: Delivers a high degree of precision, allowing for reliable testing of components.
- Industry-Leading Output Power: Compensates effectively for test system losses.
- Fast Switching Speed: Optimized for maximum testing throughput.
- Compact Design: Two rack-unit height minimizes the footprint of your test setup.
- High MTBF: Increased uptime based on the proven first-generation MXG record.
Technical Specifications
Signal Characteristics
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 1, 3, or 6 GHz
- Maximum Output Power: +21 dBm specified power to 3 GHz with electronic attenuator
- Frequency and Power Switching Speed: < 900 μs simultaneous
Modulation & Sweep Capabilities
- Modulation: AM, FM, ØM, narrow pulse
- 10 MHz Multifunction Generator and Low-Frequency Output
- Digital Step and List Sweep Modes
Automation & Communication Interfaces
- Interfaces: 1000BaseT LAN, LXI, USB 2.0, GPIB
- Support for SCPI, IVI-COM, MATLAB drivers
- Backward compatible with previous ESG, MXG, PSG, and 8648x signal generators
- Compatible with Agilent USB power sensors, featuring embedded display and SCPI control
Frequency Specifications
- Phase Offset: Adjustable in nominal 0.1° increments
Amplitude Specifications
- Settable Range: +30 to -144 dBm
- Connector: Type N 50 Ω, nominal
Power Specifications
- Maximum Reverse Power: Nominal limits of 50 W (for <1 GHz), 25 W (for 1 to 2 GHz), and 20 W (for 2 to 6 GHz)
- Maximum DC Voltage: 50 VDC
Harmonics & Nonharmonics Performance
- Standard Harmonics Performance: Typical levels of -30 to -53 dBc depending on output levels and frequencies
- Nonharmonic Performance: Nominal levels ranging from -60 to -75 dBc
