Agilent / Keysight N5173B EXG X-Series Microwave Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 40 GHz
Agilent / Keysight RF Signal Sources. Frequency range: 9 kHz to 40 GHz (configurable by option: 9 kHz to, Resolution: 0.001 Hz, Accuracy: ±4 × 10⁻⁸ (±40 ppb).
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight N5173B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $46,474
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- N5173B
This unit
The Keysight N5173B EXG X-Series Microwave Analog Signal Generator is a configurable RF source spanning 9 kHz to 40 GHz, engineered for component characterization, receiver verification, and production testing. It delivers high-purity signals with stable output across manufacturing and research environments, balancing performance and cost without compromise on frequency resolution or switching speed.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance- Frequency range: 9 kHz to 40 GHz (configurable by option: 9 kHz to 13 GHz, 9 kHz to 20 GHz, 9 kHz to 31.8 GHz, or 9 kHz to 40 GHz)
- Frequency resolution: 0.001 Hz
- Frequency switching speed in SCPI mode: typically ≤ 5 ms (options: ≤ 1.15 ms or < 1.65 ms)
- List/step sweep mode switching: typically ≤ 5 ms (options: ≤ 900 µs or < 1.4 ms)
- Fast frequency switching option available with speeds ≥ 1.15 ms and ±0.05% of final frequency
- Reference oscillator aging: < ±5 × 10⁻¹⁰ per day (after 30 days)
- Initial frequency calibration accuracy: ±4 × 10⁻⁸ (±40 ppb)
- Temperature stability: < ±2 × 10⁻⁸ from 20 to 30 °C
- Line voltage stability: < ±1 × 10⁻⁹ for ±10% change
- 10 MHz reference output: ≥ +4 dBm into 50 Ω load Amplitude Capabilities
- Output power range with Option 1E1 and 1EA: +30 dBm to –130 dBm
- Output power range without Option 1E1 and 1EA: +19 dBm to –20 dBm
- Maximum output power at 20 GHz (Option 1EA): +20 dBm
- Amplitude resolution: 0.01 dB
- Level accuracy: ±0.6 dB (9 kHz to 2 GHz, ALC on); ±1.4 dB at –120 dBm with Option 1E1
- Step attenuator (Option 1E1): 0 to 115 dB in 10 dB mechanical steps
- SWR: ≤ 1.7:1 at 0 dB attenuator state up to 2 GHz; ≤ 1.4:1 above 20 to 40 GHz Spectral Purity
- Phase noise at 10 GHz, 20 kHz offset: –101 dBc/Hz
- Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset: –118 dBc/Hz
Key Features
- External frequency reference input supported
- Type-N connector option (Option 1ED) available
- Mechanical step attenuator provides precise amplitude control
- Temperature-compensated operation across extended ranges
Typical Applications
- Component parametric testing
- Receiver verification and validation
- Production and manufacturing test
- Research laboratory measurements
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 13 GHz | Power Range (dBm): –135 dBm to +20 dBm |
Agilent / Keysight N5173B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight N5173B. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight N5173B faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Agilent / Keysight N5173B price
This Agilent / Keysight N5173B is listed at $46,474. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight N5173B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight N5173B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
