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How do I upgrade my N5172B EXG Vector Signal Generator?


Most of the N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector signal generator options are available for post-sale retrofit.

Hardware upgrade kits contain installation instructions and the desired assembly. Adjustments or performance verifications may be required to ensure the instrument meets the published specifications.

  • Most performance verification tests can be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software. All adjustments must be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software.
  • More involved upgrades require the instrument be shipped to a Keysight Service Center to have the upgrade installed. A full calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.

The table below provides an Installation Note for each upgrade. The installation note includes a list of the performance verification tests and adjustments required as well as the test equipment and test software necessary to complete the upgrade.

Hardware upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded at no charge from the Firmware Upgrade Center.

Some hardware upgrades may also require the redemption and installation of a license key before they will be activated. Once a redemption certificate is received, the license key(s) can be redeemed at the Software License Redemption Website.

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryInstallation NoteUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments RequiredAdditional
Requirements
Incompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
003Digital output connectivity with N5102AOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
004Digital input connectivity with N5102AOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
006Instrument security and removable memory cardN5172BU-006NoAvailableHardware,
License key
B.01.80NoneNoneNoneAdvanced User0.5 Hr
009Internal solid state memoryN5172BU-009YesLicense key installationLicense key NoneNone None  None  User0.5 Hr
012

LO in/out for phase coherency

N5172BU-012NoAvailableHardware,
License key
NoneNoneOption 653NoneAdvanced User2.0 Hrs
021Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 256 MSaN5172BU-021YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNone  Option 653 None  User0.5 Hr
022Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 512 MsaN5172BU-022YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneOption 653 None  User0.5 Hr
042Upgrade baseband generator memory from 256 MSa to 512 MSaN5172BU-042YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNone  Option 021 and 653None  User0.5 Hr
099

Expanded license key upgradability

N5172BU-099NoAvailableHardware,
License key
NoneNoneNoneNoneAdvanced User1.5 Hr
1EAHigh output powerN5172BU-1EAYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNone  Option 099  None  User0.5 Hr
1ELDifferential I/Q outputsN5172BU-1ELYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 653NoneUser0.5 Hr
1EMMove all connectors to rear panelOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
1ERFlexible reference input (1-50 MHz)N5172BU-1ERYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
221-229Waveform license 5-packN5172BU-22xYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneOption 653 None  User0.5 Hr
250-259Waveform license 50-packN5172BU-25xYesLicense key installationLicense key  NoneNone  Option 653 None  User0.5 Hr
302Avionics (VOR/ILS)N5180302BYesLicense key installation 1 License keyB.01.75NoneSerial prefix ≥MY/SG/US5620 1 NoneUser 1 0.5 Hr
303Multifunction generatorN5172BU-303YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNone  None  None  User0.5 Hr
320Pulse train generatorN5180320BYesLicense key installationLicense keyB.01.75None  Option UNWNone  User0.5 Hr
403Calibrated AWGNN5180403BYesLicense key installationLicense key  B.01.75None  Option 653None  User0.5 Hr
430Multitone and two-toneN5180430BYesLicense key installationLicense key  B.01.75None  Option 653  None  User0.5 Hr
431Custom digital modulationN5180431BYesLicense key installation License key  B.01.75None  Option 653 None  User0.5 Hr
432Phase noise impairmentN5180432BYesLicense key installation License key  B.01.75None  Option 653None  User0.5 Hr
503, 506Frequency range optionsOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
653ARB Baseband Generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa)N5172BU-653YesLicense key installationLicense key  NoneNone  None  None  User0.5 Hr
655Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidthN5172BU-655YesLicense key installation License key  NoneNone  Option 653  None  User0.5 Hr
657Upgrade baseband generator from 120 to 160 MHz RF bandwidthN5172BU-657YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 653 and 655NoneUser0.5 Hr
660Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capabilityN5172BU-660NoAvailableHardware,
License key
NoneNone  Option 653 None  Advanced User2.0 Hrs
FRQFrequency Extender ConnectivityN5172BU-FRQYesLicense key installationLicense KeyB.01.85NoneOption 506Opiton 503User0.5 Hr
SD0No internal user non-volatile memoryN5172BU-SD0YesAvailableLicense KeyB.01.80NoneNoneOption 009 and 660Advanced User2.0 Hrs
UN7Internal Bit Error Rate AnalyzerN5180UN7BYesLicense key installationLicense keyB.01.75NoneNone None User0.5 Hr
UNMStandard front panel outputsNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
UNTAM, FM, phase modulationN5172BU-UNTYesLicense key installation License keyNoneNone  None  None  User0.5 Hr
UNVEnhanced dynamic rangeN5172BU-UNVYesLicense key installation License keyNoneNone  Option 099 and 653  None  User0.5 Hr
UNWNarrow pulse modulationN5172BU-UNWYesLicense key installation License keyNoneNone  None  None  User0.5 Hr
UNZFast switchingN5172BU-UNZYesLicense key installation License keyNoneNone Option 099None User0.5 Hr

 1 - Instruments with a serial number prefix less than MY/SG/US5620 must be sent to a Keysight service center for license installation and option 302 performance verification.


N5172B Accessories
OptionDescriptionColor SchemeOrder AseDeliveryInstallation NoteUpgrade ContentsInstalled ByInstallation Time
1CMRack mount flange kitLight1CM010ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CM110A
1CNFront handle kitLight1CN006ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CN106A
1CPRackmount flange kit with front handlesLight1CP004ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CP104A
1CRRack slide kitLight1CR012ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CR112A
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