Description
A production line cannot wait for a test source that stalls. The Keysight N5172B signal generator is an EXG X-Series vector source, and its design centers on throughput and uptime. It covers 9 kHz to 6 GHz, depending on the installed option. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, and it arranges service on request.
Headline figures
| Frequency range | 9 kHz to 6 GHz, option dependent |
|---|---|
| Maximum modulation bandwidth | 160 MHz |
| Maximum output power at 1 GHz | Up to +21 dBm |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | -122 dBc/Hz |
| RF outputs | 1 |
| Frequency switching speed | Approximately 800 microseconds |
Why throughput matters on a test station
Every millisecond a source spends settling adds to the cycle time of each part. The N5172B switches frequency in roughly 800 microseconds, so a station can step through many channels quickly. Because the EXG platform targets uptime, it also suits lines that run long shifts. In addition, high output power and low harmonics give component tests more margin.
Vector modulation and waveform options
Vector modulation lets the source act like a real radio, so a receiver or wireless module sees realistic stimulus. Signal Studio and baseband options then build standards-based or custom waveforms. However, the 160 MHz modulation bandwidth needs the required options. A good request therefore names the baseband generator, its memory and every waveform license you expect to use.
Jobs for the Keysight N5172B signal generator
Teams in Vietnam point this source at a handful of tasks:
- Receiver sensitivity and functional verification.
- Production test of wireless components and modules.
- Filter, amplifier and transceiver characterization.
- General RF stimulus for teaching and maintenance labs.
Options to confirm before you book
Configured units cover 9 kHz to either 3 GHz or 6 GHz, so state the band first. Then confirm the electronic attenuator, the baseband generator, the memory, the modulation bandwidth and the Signal Studio licenses. Installed options change what a unit can do. As a result, the quotation and the serial-number configuration decide the final capability.
Request it through Lost in HCM
Lost in HCM supplies the instrument, while SMK Vietnam only shows the listing. Rent for a validation push or a line bring-up. Buy when the source will run every day. To order the Keysight N5172B signal generator, request a quote from Lost in HCM with your band, options, dates and delivery site. You can also browse other signal generators, visit the Keysight website or contact SMK Vietnam.
N5172B questions
Does every unit reach 6 GHz?
No. Configured units cover 9 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz, so confirm the band when you request a quote.
Is 160 MHz of modulation bandwidth standard?
It is the maximum, and it needs the required options. Ask Lost in HCM which ones the offered unit carries.
Is the N5172B meant for factory test?
Yes. The EXG design emphasizes throughput, uptime and cost-effective vector performance.
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