# Anritsu MG3700A Vector Signal Generator, 250 kHz to 3 GHz (Pre-Owned)

# Anritsu MG3700A Vector Signal Generator, 250 kHz to 3 GHz (Pre-Owned)

## Key Features At A Glance

-   Frequency range from 250 kHz to 3 GHz standard, extendable to 6 GHz with option
-   Wide vector modulation bandwidth: 120 MHz internal baseband generator, 150 MHz external IQ input
-   Absolute level accuracy of ±0.5 dB and ±0.2 dB typical linearity
-   Large-capacity baseband memory: 256 Msamples/channel standard, 512 Msamples/channel optional
-   Built-in 40 GB hard disk with high-speed waveform transfer over 100BASE-TX Ethernet
-   Waveform addition function combines two signals such as wanted signal plus interference or AWGN
-   Built-in BER analyzer standard at 1 kbps to 20 Mbps; optional High Speed BER extends to 100 bps to 120 Mbps
-   GPIB, USB, and 100BASE-TX Ethernet interfaces for ATE integration and remote control

The Anritsu MG3700A Vector Signal Generator is a benchtop RF signal source covering 250 kHz to 3 GHz as standard, with an optional extension to 6 GHz. Built around a 160 MHz arbitrary waveform generator with wide vector modulation bandwidth and large-capacity baseband memory, the MG3700A is designed to generate digital modulation signals across a wide range of wireless communication systems, supporting evaluation of mobile communications devices including cellular phones and wireless LAN equipment.

A signal generator creates the controlled test signals used to stimulate a device under test. The MG3700A is intended for receiver characteristic evaluation across mobile communication and wireless LAN technologies. Anritsu lists applications including W-CDMA/HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000 1X/1xEV-DO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, PDC, PHS, Bluetooth, GPS, and digital broadcast formats (ISDB-T, BS, CS, CATV). Additional waveform pattern options and IQproducer software licenses extend coverage to TD-SCDMA, public radio systems (RCR STD-39, ARIB STD-T61/T79/T86), Mobile WiMAX, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, LTE-Advanced, DVB-T/H, fading channel simulation, multi-carrier composites, and next-generation PHS (XGP).

ValueTronics has supplied test and measurement equipment since 1992 from our 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive, Elgin, Illinois. Every {{CONDITION}} MG3700A in our inventory is handled in-house by our technical staff, with documentation and condition reporting performed at our Elgin facility rather than drop-shipped from a third-party broker. That direct control over inventory and inspection workflow is the reason engineers managing RF and wireless test programs return to ValueTronics across procurement cycles.

## Brand Heritage

Anritsu is a Japanese precision measurement company with roots reaching back to 1895. Its position in RF and microwave instrumentation was significantly expanded by the 1993 acquisition of Wiltron Company, which brought network analyzer and signal generator technology and a North American commercial presence under the Anritsu brand.

## Accessories Supplied

-   Power Cord (J1276): 1 pc
-   LAN Straight Cable (10 cm, for U link connection on rear panel): 1 pc
-   CompactFlash (64 MB or more): 1 pc
-   CompactFlash Adapter (J1254): 1 pc
-   MG3700A CD-ROM (Z0742): 1 pc (Main frame operation manual, IQproducer operation manual, Standard waveform operation manual, IQproducer software)

## Product Core & Specifications

Category

Parameter

Specification

Frequency

Range

250 kHz to 3 GHz (Standard); 250 kHz to 6 GHz (Option MG3700A-011)

Resolution

0.01 Hz

Internal reference oscillator

Frequency: 10 MHz; Aging rate: ±1 × 10\-8/day, ±1 × 10\-7/year; Temperature stability: ±2 × 10\-8 (0° to 50°C); Start-up: ±5 × 10\-8 (After 5 min, vs frequency after 24 h warm-up at 23°C)

External reference input

Frequency: 5 MHz/10 MHz (auto-switching); Operating range: ±1 ppm; Input level: ≥0.7 Vp-p/50Ω (AC coupled); BNC-J (rear panel, Ref Input)

Buffer output

Frequency: 10 MHz; Output level: TTL (DC-coupled); BNC-J (rear panel, Buffered Output)

Switching time (Normal speed)

≤40 ms (exceeding 3 GHz); ≤15 ms (<1 GHz change, not exceeding 3 GHz); ≤20 ms (≥1 GHz change, not exceeding 3 GHz)

Output Level

Settable range

\-140 to +13 dBm (CW, accuracy range -136 to +6 dBm); With Mechanical Attenuator Option: -140 to +19 dBm (CW, accuracy range -136 to +10 dBm)

Resolution

0.01 dB (dBm, dBµV)

Accuracy

±0.5 dB (25 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz, -120 to -1 dBm); ±0.8 dB (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz, -120 to -1 dBm)

Linearity

±0.2 dB typ. (-120 to -11 dBm, 25 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz); ±0.3 dB typ. (-120 to -11 dBm, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

Output connector

50Ω, N-J (front panel, RF Output)

Signal Purity

Spurious (at CW, ≤-1 dBm)

Harmonics: <-30 dBc (f ≥300 MHz @E-ATT, f ≥250 kHz @M-ATT); Non-harmonic: <-60 dBc (25 MHz to 3 GHz, excl. intersection spurious); <-54 dBc (3 GHz to 6 GHz, excl. intersection spurious)

SSB Phase Noise (CW)

See datasheet graphs; typical range -90 to -140 dBc/Hz across 1 kHz to 10 MHz offset, 25 MHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz

Power supply spurious

<-50 dBc (250 kHz to 3 GHz); <-44 dBc (3 GHz to 6 GHz)

Vector Modulation

Bandwidth

120 MHz (Internal baseband generator); 150 MHz (External IQ input)

EVM (W-CDMA Downlink 1 code)

≤2% rms, ≤1% rms typ. (800-1000 MHz, 1800-2400 MHz, ≤-1 dBm)

EVM (IEEE802.11a/g OFDM)

≤1% rms (2400-2497 MHz, 4900-5925 MHz, ≤-4 dBm)

ACLR (5 MHz offset, W-CDMA TM1 64DPCH)

\-61 dBc/3.84 MHz, -63 dBc/3.84 MHz typ. (≤-4 dBm, 800-1000 MHz, 1800-2400 MHz)

Carrier leakage

≤-40 dBc (at 23 ±5°C)

Image rejection

≤-40 dBc (at 23 ±5°C, complex sine wave ≤10 MHz)

Pulse Modulation

Internal

ON/OFF ratio: >60 dB; Rise/Fall time: <90 ns (10 to 90%); Pulse repetition: DC to 1 MHz (Duty 50%)

External

Input range: 0 to 5 V; Threshold: ~1 V; ON/OFF ratio: >60 dB; BNC-J 50Ω (rear, Ext Pulse Mod Input)

IQ Output

Output voltage range

Amplitude + DC offset: -3.5 V to +3.5 V (when output open)

Amplitude variable range

0 to 120% (100% = 640 mV rms); Step: 0.1%; Accuracy: ±0.5 dB

Output connector

50Ω, D-Sub 15-J (rear panel, IQ Output, differential)

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Waveform resolution

14 bit

Sample rate

20 kHz to 160 MHz

LPF

Auto/manual: 100, 300 kHz, 1, 3, 10, 30, 70 MHz, Through

Waveform Memory

Capacity (Standard)

128 Msamples/channel × 2 = 256 Msamples max (1 GB)

Capacity (Option MG3700A-021)

256 Msamples/channel × 2 = 512 Msamples max (2 GB)

Files

Up to 4096 waveform patterns per memory; 100 packages per memory; 100 patterns per package; minimum 100 samples per pattern

BER Measurement (Standard)

Connector

TTL, BNC-J (rear panel, BER Input)

Input signal

Data, Clock, Enable (polarity reversal supported)

Input bit rate

1 kbps to 20 Mbps

Measurable patterns

PN 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, ALL0, ALL1, ALT

Measurable BER

0 to 1% (reference value; changes with system conditions and data rate)

Measurable time

≤359999.0 sec

Mode

Single, Endless, Continuous

Measurable bit count

1000 to 4294967295 (232 - 1) bit

BER Measurement (Option MG3700A-031/131)

Input level

0 to 5 V

Input threshold level

0.20 V to 3.00 V (0.05 V step)

Input impedance

50Ω, High impedance

Input bit rate

100 bps to 120 Mbps

Measurable patterns

PN 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, ALL0, ALL1, ALT; PN 9fix, 11fix, 15fix, 20fix, 23fix, UserDefine

Measurable BER

0 to 10%

Measurable bit count

1000 to 4294967295 (232 - 1) bit

External Interface

GPIB

SH1, AH1, T6, L4, TE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2; rear panel

100BASE-TX Ethernet

Waveform pattern transfer and control; RJ45 jacks on front and rear panels

Memory card

CompactFlash slot (front panel)

Display

Size

8.4-inch, 640 × 480 dots, color TFT LCD

Screen save

Saved to HDD/CF card as bitmap file

Power / Environment

Voltage

100 V to 120 V AC / 200 V to 240 V AC (-15/+10%, 250 V max.)

Frequency

47.5 Hz to 63 Hz

Power consumption

≤200 VA

Operating temperature

+5° to +45°C

Storage temperature

\-20° to +60°C

Mechanical

Dimensions

426 (W) × 177 (H) × 451 (D) mm

Mass

≤15 kg (excluding option)

Compliance

EMC

EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2

LVD

EN61010-1

**Important:** Communication-system waveform patterns generated with IQproducer licensed software require a corresponding license key installed in the MG3700A mainframe to produce the RF signal.**Important:** To generate RF signals from a waveform pattern created by IQproducer software, the MG3700A main frame must be equipped with a license key for each communication technology (e.g., HSDPA/HSUPA, LTE, WLAN, etc.). The IQproducer PC software itself runs without a license for parameter editing and simulation, but a license installed on the MG3700A is required to play the resulting waveform files.**Important:** When using the front-panel Ethernet jack, it is necessary to jumper the two Ethernet connectors on the rear panel (Junction connector and rear Ethernet jack) using a straight-through LAN cable (Category 5). One such cable is supplied as a standard accessory.**Important:** The MX370111A-001 802.11ac (80 MHz) Option requires the MX370111A WLAN IQproducer license and is only available for the MG3700A. The MG3700A does not support 160 MHz or 80 MHz + 80 MHz non-contiguous IEEE802.11ac signal bandwidth in a single unit (two units required for 80 MHz + 80 MHz non-contiguous).Recommended pairing: use the MG3700A alongside an Anritsu signal analyzer for transmitter verification and EVM/ACLR measurement, completing the stimulus-and-response setup the datasheet illustrates in its measurement system diagrams.

## About this used unit

-   Warranty included
-   Functional verification included
-   Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data.
-   Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm).

**Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.**

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- **Vendor:** Anritsu
- **Type:** Rf Gen
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