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N5173B

Keysight N5173B family
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Keysight N5173B is an analog signal generator in the EXG product family. Keysight N5173B has a maximum frequency of 40 GHz. Keysight N5173B features a phase noise of -118 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz with a 20 kHz offset.[1]

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  • Plate 01Introducing Keysight’s N5173B EXG RF Analog Signal Generator

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What it is

The Keysight N5173B is an EXG analog signal generator.[1]

The N5173B has a maximum frequency of 40 GHz.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The N5173B is part of the EXG signal generator family used for RF and microwave test work.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset
-118 dBc/Hz[1]
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Configuration & options5

Product Family
EXG[1]
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Type
Analog[1]
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Maximum frequency
40 GHz[1]
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Max output power at 20 GHz
+19 dBm[1]
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Frequency switching
600 μs[1]
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  • Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset-118 dBc/Hz[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the N5173B are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the N5173B are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the N5173B are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the N5173B are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the N5173B is not on record.

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  1. [1]assets.testequity.com — assets.testequity.comassets.testequity.com
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