Agilent
N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal
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What it is
Applications
The Agilent N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal Generator includes an arbitrary waveform generator baseband option and TD-SCDMA and HSDPA options.[1]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Unit appears to have been dropped
- Missing the front RF output connector
- Self-test reports 15 failures
- Test root failure is caused by self-test 208, listed as "Reference Detectors Test"
- Sold as-is
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical5
Optics & imaging1
- Indicates that the test root failure is caused by self-test 208, which is listed as "Reference Detectors Test" as seen in the photos[1]
Control & software1
Configuration & options17
- Options installed:[1]
- 021 - Upgrade BBG memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa[1]
- 503 - 3 GHz frequency range[1]
- N7612B-3TP - Connect to N5182/62 MXG, N5172 EXG[1]
- N7612B-ETP - Basic TD-SCDMA/HSDPA[1]
- N7612B-QTP - Advanced TD-SCDMA/HSDPA[1]
- This unit appears to have been dropped[1]
- The self-test reports 15 failures[1]
- This unit is being sold as-is[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal 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 N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the N 5172 B EXG Vector Signal are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
Sources & citations
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
Last updated Oct 11, 2026.
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