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EXG X-Series Signal Generators
N5171B Analog & N5172B Vector
This configuration guide will help you determine which performance
options, software applications, accessories, and services to include
with your new EXG or to add as upgrades to an existing EXG.
CONFIGURATION
GUIDE
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Configure Your EXG X-Series Signal Generator
This step-by-step process will help you configure your EXG signal generator and choose options to meet your requirements. For
detailed specifications, refer to the EXG signal generator data sheet (5991-0039EN).
N5171B EXG X-Series RF Analog Signal Generator
Configure your new EXG analog signal generator
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 1 GHz N5171B-5 01 Not compatible with 503, 506
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz N5171B-5 03 Not compatible with 501, 506
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz N5171B-5 06 Not compatible with 501, 503
Step 2. Choose connector configuration
Description Option number Additional information
Move all connectors to rear panel N5171B-1EM Not upgradable
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options
Description Option number Additional information
AM, FM, phase modulation N5171B-UNT
Narrow pulse modulation N5171B-UNW
Multifunction generator N5171B-3 03
Instrument security and removable memory card N5171B-00 6
No internal non-volatile memory N5171B-SD0 Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
Fast switching N5171B-UNZ
High output power N5171B-1EA
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) N5171B-1ER
Expanded license key upgradability N5171B-09 9 Option 099 is recommended for anyone considering
future upgrades. Option 099 simplifies the upgrade
process by enabling upgrades via a license key for
Options 1EA and UNZ. Without Option 099, upgrades
for these options require purchase and installation of
hardware in a field retrofit kit. For more information, visit
www.keysight.com/find/exg_upgrades.
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Step 4. Choose accessory and documentation options
Description Option number
Rack slide kit 1CR112A
Front handle kit 1CN106 A
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110A
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104 A
Front panel cover N5171B-CVR
Hard transit case N5171B-AXT
CD-ROM containing English documentation set N5171B-CD1
Step 5. Choose embedded software
Note: The following software can be added at purchase or as an upgrade. For more information on licenses, go to www.keysight.com/find/SS_licensing
Description Option number Hardware requirements
Avionics (VOR/ILS) N5180302B
Pulse train generator N5180320B UNW
Step 6. Choose calibration options
Description Option number
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return to Keysight, 5 years R-50C-011-5
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return to Keysight, 7 years R-50C-011-7
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return to Keysight, 10 years
Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (uncredited cal)
ANSI Z 54 0-1-19 94 C alibrat ion N5171B-A 6J
R-50C-011-10
N5171B-A MG
Only available at time of new instrument purchase
Only available at time of new instrument purchase
Commercial calibration certificate with test data N5171B-UK6 Only available at time of new instrument purchase
Step 7. Choose startup assistance service options
Description Option number
Remote scheduled assistance 1 to 999 hours PS-S10
Daily productivity assistance PS-S20
Signal generator and source basics; half-day, maximum of eight
PS-T10-ASG
students on site
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Upgrade your Existing EXG Analog Signal Generator
Fast license-key upgrades for options that do not require additional hardware:
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Keysight and request to receive the sof tware
entitlement certificate through email
2. Redeem the certificate through the Web by following the instructions on the
certificate
3. Install the license file using Keysight License Manager
4. Begin using the new capability
Installation, calibration, and verification information is available at:
www.keysight.com/find/exg_upgrades
Description Upgrade number Requirements Additional information
Instrument security and removable memory card N5171BU-006 None Hardware and license key upgrade
No internal non-volatile memory N5171BU-SD0 None Customer installable - software, license key
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
Expanded license key upgradability N5171BU-099 None Hardware and license key upgrade
High output power
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz)
Avionics (VOR/ILS) N5180302B
Multifunction generator N5171BU-303 None Customer installable – software, license key
Pulse train generator N5180320B UNW Customer installable – software, license key
AM, FM, phase modulation N5171BU-UNT None Customer installable – software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation N5171BU-UNW None Customer installable – software, license key
Fast switching N5171BU-UNZ 099 Customer installable – software, license key
Rack slide kit 1CR112A None Hardware
Front handle kit 1CN106 A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A None Hardware
Front panel cover N5180-4 0019 None Hardware
N5171BU-1E A 099 Customer installable – software, license key
N5171BU-1ER
None Customer installable – software, license key
None If serial number is less than MY/SG/US 5620xxxx - return
to Keysight Service Center required for installation. If
serial number is greater than or equal to MY/SG/US
5620xxxx - customer installable - software, license key.
You can upgrade!
Options can be added after
your initial purchase. All of
our X-Series
application
options are
license-key
upgradeable.
UP
GRADE
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N5172B EXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator
Configure your new EXG vector signal generator
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz N5172B -5 03 Not compatible with 506
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz N5172B -5 06 Not compatible with 503
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 7.2 GHz N5172B-FRQ Requires 506 and N5182BX07 Frequency Extender
1. The N5182BX07 Frequency Extender is orderable separately. Refer to the N5182BX07 configuration guide for more information
Step 2. Choose connector configuration
Description Option number Additional information
Move all connectors to rear panel N5 172B-1EM Not upgradable
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options
Description Option number Additional information
AM, FM, phase modulation N5172B -UNT
Enhanced dynamic range N5172B -UNV Requires 653
Narrow pulse modulation N5172B-UNW
Fast switching N5172B -UNZ
Multifunction generator N5172B-303
Instrument security and removable memory card N5172B-006
Internal solid-state memory N5172B -009
No internal non volatile memory/solid state drive N5172B -SD0 Not compatible with option 009 and 660
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
High output power N5 172B-1EA
Differential I/Q outputs N5 172B-1EL Requires 653
Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz) N5 172B-1ER
LO in/out for phase coherency N5172B-012
Expanded license key upgradability N5172B -099 Option 099 is recommended for anyone considering future
upgrades. Option 099 simplifies the upgrade process by enabling
upgrades via a license key for Options 1EA, UNV, and UNZ. Without
Option 099, upgrades for these options require purchase and
installation of hardware in a field retrofit kit. For more information,
visit www.keysight.com/find/exg_upgrades.
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Step 4. Choose baseband generator options
Description Option number Additional information
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa) N5172B-653
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF
N5172B-655 Requires 653
bandwidth
Upgrade baseband generator from 120 to 160 MHz RF
N5172B-657 Requires 653 and 655
bandwidth
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 256 MSa N5172B-021 Requires 653
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 512 MSa N5172B-022 Requires 653
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability N5172B-66 0 Requires 653
Digital output connectivity with the N5102A N5172B- 003 Requires 653, not upgradable
Digital input connectivity with the N5102A N5172B- 004 Requires 653, not upgradable
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Step 5. Choose Signal Studio and embedded software
Note: The following software can be added at purchase or as an upgrade. To configure Signal Studio applications, refer to the configuration assistant at:
www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio. For more information on Signal Studio configuration and licenses, go to www.keysight.com/find/SS_licensing.
Product number Description Hardware requirements Recommended hardware options
Cellular communications
N7600B Signal Studio for W-CDMA/HSPA+ (ARB and real-time) 653
403, 503, 660, UNV
660 for real-time
N7601B Signal Studio for cdma2000®/1xEV-DO (ARB and real-time) 653
403, 503, 660, UNV
660 for real-time
N7602B Signal Studio for GSM/EDGE/Evo (ARB and real-time) 653
403, 503, 660, 1ER, UNV, UNZ, 1ER
660 for real-time
N7612B Signal Studio for TD-SCDMA/HSDPA 653 403, 503, UNV
N7624B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD (ARB and
real-time)
N7625B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD (ARB and
real-time)
653
660 for real-time
653
660 for real-time
403, 506, 655, 660, UNV
403, 506, 655, 660, UNV
Wireless connectivity
N7606B Signal Studio for Bluetooth
®
653 403, 506, UNV
N7607B Signal Studio for DFS radar profiles 653, 506 655
N7610B Signal Studio for short range communications 653
N7615B Signal Studio for Mobile WiMAX
TM
653 403, 506, UNV
N7617B Signal Studio for WL AN 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac/ah 653 403, 506, 655, UNV
Audio/video broadcasting
N7611B Signal Studio for broadcast radio 653 403, 506, UNV
N7623B Signal Studio for digital video (ARB and real-time) 653
022, 506, 660, UNV
660 for real-time
Navigation and radar
N7609B Signal Studio for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
(real-time)
653
660 for real-time
022, 403, 503, 660
N7620B Signal Studio for Pulse Building 653, UNW 403, 655, UNV, 1EA
General purpose
N5180302B Avionics (VOR/ILS)
N5180320B Pulse train generator UNW
N5180403B Calibrated AWGN 653
N5180430B Multitone and two-tone 653
N5180431B Custom digital modulation 653
N5180432B Phase noise impairment 653
N5180UN7B Internal bit error rate analyzer
N7605B Signal Studio for real-time fading (real-time) 403, 653, 660 506, 655
N7608B Signal Studio for custom modulation 653, 506
N7614B Signal Studio for power amplifier test 653
655, 660, 1EA
660 for real-time
N7621B Signal Studio for multitone distortion 653, UNV, 1EA 655
N7622B Signal Studio toolkit – free utility 653 503, UNV
N5172B
221-229
N5172B
250-259
Waveform license 5-pack 1 to 9 (purchase up to 9-pack for
45 Signal Studio waveforms)
Waveform license 50-pack 1 to 10 (purchase up to 10 packs
for 500 Signal Studio waveforms)
653 503, UNV
653 503, UNV
N6171A MATLAB software 503, 653, UNV
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Step 6. Choose accessory and documentation options
Description Option number
Rack slide kit 1CR112A
Front handle kit 1CN106 A
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110A
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A
Front panel cover N5172B-CVR
Hard transit case N5172B-AXT
CD-ROM containing English documentation set N5172B-CD1
Step 7. Choose calibration options
Description Option number
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return to Keysight, 5 years R-50C-011-5
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return to Keysight, 7 years R-50C-011-7
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return to Keysight, 10 years R-50C-011-10
Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal) N5172B-AMG Only available at time of new instrument purchase
ANSI Z 54 0-1-19 94 C alibrat ion N5172B-A6J Only available at time of new instrument purchase
Commercial calibration certificate with test data N5172B-UK6 Only available at time of new instrument purchase
Step 8. Choose startup assistance service options
Description Option number
Remote scheduled assistance 1 to 999 hours PS-S10
Daily productivity assistance PS-S20
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Upgrade your Existing EXG Vector Signal Generator
Fast license-key upgrades for options that do not require additional hardware:
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Keysight and request to receive the sof tware
entitlement certificate through email
2. Redeem the certificate through the Web by following the instructions on the
certificate
3. Install the license file using Keysight License Manager
4. Begin using the new capability
Installation, calibration, and verification information is available at:
www.keysight.com/find/exg_upgrades
Description Upgrade number Requirements Additional information
Instrument security and removable memory card N5172BU-006 None Hardware and license key upgrade
Internal solid-state memory N5172BU-009 None Customer installable – software, license key
No internal non volatile memory/solid state drive N5172BU-SD0 None Customer installable - software, license key and hardware
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
Not compatible with option 009 and 660
LO in/out for phase coherency N5172BU-012 None Hardware and license key upgrade
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to
256 MSa
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to
512 MSa
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 256 to
512 MSa
Expanded license key upgradability N5172BU-099 None Hardware and license key upgrade
High output power N5172BU-1EA 099 Customer installable – software, license key
Differential I/Q outputs N5172BU-1EL 653 Customer installable – software, license key
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) N5172BU-1ER None Customer installable – software, license key
5-pack waveform license N5172BU-221 653 Customer installable – software, license key
50-pack waveform license N5172BU-250 653 Customer installable – software, license key
Avionics (VOR/ILS) N5180302B None If serial number is less than MY/SG/US 5620xxxx - return
Multifunction generator N5172BU-303 None Customer installable – software, license key
Pulse train generator N5180320B UNW Customer installable – software, license key
Calibrated AWGN N5180403B 653 Customer installable – software, license key
Multitone and two-tone N518043 0B 653 Customer installable – software, license key
Custom digital modulation N5180431B 653 Customer installable – software, license key
Phase noise impairment N5180432B 653 Customer installable – software, license key
Internal bit error rate analyzer N5180UN7B None Customer installable - software, license key
ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth,
32 MSa)
Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz
RF bandwidth
Upgrade baseband generator from 120 to 160 MHz
RF bandwidth
N5172BU-021 653
N5172BU-022 653
N5172BU-042 021 and 653 Customer installable – software, license key
N5172BU-653 None Customer installable – software, license key
N5172BU-655 653 Customer installable – software, license key
N5172BU-657 653 and 655 Customer installable – software, license key
Customer installable – software, license key
Customer installable – software, license key
to Keysight Service Center required for installation. If serial
number is greater than or equal to MY/SG/US 5620xxxx -
customer installable - software, license key.
You Can Upgrade!
Options can be added after
your initial purchase. All of
our X-Series
application
options are
license-key
upgradeable.
UP
GRADE
Find us at www.keysight.com
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Description Upgrade number Requirements Additional information
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability N5172BU-660 653 Hardware and license key upgrade
AM, FM, phase modulation N5172BU-UNT None Customer installable – software, license key
Enhanced dynamic range N5172BU-UNV 653 and 099 Customer installable – software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation N5172BU-UNW None Customer installable – software, license key
Fast switching N5172BU-UNZ 099 Customer installable – software, license key
Rack slide kit 1CR112A None Hardware
Front handle kit 1CN106 A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A None Hardware
Front panel cover N5180-40019 None Hardware
Frequency extender connectivity N5182BU-FRQ 506 Customer installable - sof tware, license key
Requires N5182BX07 Frequency Extender
Related Literature
Publication name Publication number
X-Series Signal Generators N5181B/N5171B Analog N5182B/N5172B Vector –Technical Overview 5990-9957EN
EXG X-Series Signal Generators N5171B Analog & N5172B Vector - Data Sheet 5991-0038EN
N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User Guide N5182-90001
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