Description
Microwave testing gets costly fast, and not every job needs the top of the band. The Keysight N5173B signal generator is an EXG analog source with configurations that run from 9 kHz up to 40 GHz. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, so you can book it for one project or buy it for the lab.
Headline figures
| Minimum frequency | 9 kHz |
|---|---|
| Maximum frequency | 40 GHz, by configuration |
| Output power at 1 GHz | 23 dBm headline value |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | -122 dBc/Hz |
| Frequency switching speed | 600 microseconds |
| RF outputs | 1 |
Pick the frequency option first
The instrument starts at 9 kHz, but the top end depends on what is installed. Not every N5173B reaches 40 GHz. So decide which band your device needs, then ask Lost in HCM to confirm that option on the unit it quotes. Output power, the attenuator and the modulation functions also vary with the installed options.
Speed on an automated line
The Keysight N5173B signal generator switches in 600 microseconds, which helps when a station steps through many frequencies. Each step costs time, so a quick source shortens the cycle for every part. In addition, high output power and the step-attenuator option help you overcome cable and fixture loss, then set low levels precisely at the device.
Analog modulation for receiver and radar work
AM, FM, phase and pulse options give you basic analog stimulus, and a multifunction generator option adds more. For example, a pulse source can exercise a radar front end. A clean carrier, on the other hand, can stand in for a local oscillator while you test a receiver or a mixer.
Jobs for the Keysight N5173B signal generator
- Characterizing microwave filters and amplifiers.
- Testing receiver sensitivity, blocking and local-oscillator behavior.
- Developing radar, satellite and microwave-backhaul equipment.
- Running automated production tests on RF and microwave components.
Plan the setup with Lost in HCM
Tell Lost in HCM your frequency range, the power you need at the device and whether you want an attenuator. Also state the modulation type and the connector. Then the team can match an offer to your bench instead of a generic listing. Rental suits a short campaign, while a purchase quote suits a lab with steady demand. To order the Keysight N5173B signal generator, request a quote from Lost in HCM. SMK Vietnam only shows the listing. You can also see other signal generators, visit the Keysight website or contact SMK Vietnam.
N5173B questions
Is 40 GHz available on every unit?
No. The top frequency, output power, attenuator and modulation functions depend on the installed options.
How fast does it switch frequency?
The headline figure is 600 microseconds, which helps automated sweeps and production stations.
Can I buy one instead of renting?
Yes. Lost in HCM can quote new, premium-used or equivalent microwave sources, subject to configuration and availability.
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