# Anritsu MG3710A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned)

# Anritsu MG3710A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned)

## Key Features At A Glance

-   Frequency coverage from 100 kHz up to 2.7, 4.0, or 6.0 GHz depending on the installed frequency option
-   Available with a second internal RF signal generator for dual-channel signal generation
-   Vector, analog AM/FM/ΦM, and pulse modulation supported in one platform
-   160 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (nom.) for wideband vector signal generation
-   Built-in arbitrary waveform generator with optional waveform memory up to 1024 Msamples
-   SSB phase noise <–140 dBc/Hz (nom.) at 100 MHz carrier, 20 kHz offset
-   LAN 10/100/1000Base-T, GPIB (IEEE 488.2), and USB interfaces for ATE integration
-   8.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768) color LCD

The Anritsu MG3710A is a vector signal generator covering 100 kHz to 2.7, 4.0, or 6.0 GHz, with the upper frequency limit set by the installed frequency option. It combines vector (digital) modulation, analog modulation, and an internal arbitrary waveform generator in a single mainframe, and it can be configured with a second internal RF signal generator so that two independent signals are available from one instrument.

The platform generates modulated signals across a range of digital communication formats. Its vector accuracy and adjacent channel leakage ratio are characterized for W-CDMA, GSM, EDGE, LTE, CDMA2000, and 802.16e Mobile WiMAX, and with WLAN IQproducer software and the 802.11ac (160 MHz) option it supports wideband WLAN waveform generation. These standards are the contexts in which its modulation quality is specified.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer.

## Product Core & Specifications

Specification

Value

Frequency

Setting Range, 1st SG

9 kHz to 2.7 GHz \[MG3710A-032\]; 9 kHz to 4 GHz \[MG3710A-034\]; 9 kHz to 6 GHz \[MG3710A-036\]

Setting Range, 2nd SG

9 kHz to 2.7 GHz \[MG3710A-062\]; 9 kHz to 4 GHz \[MG3710A-064\]; 9 kHz to 6 GHz \[MG3710A-066\]

Resolution

0.01 Hz

Phase Offset Range

–180.00 deg. to +180.00 deg.

Phase Offset Resolution

0.01 deg.

Switching Speed

≤600 µs

Internal Reference Oscillator (without MG3710A-001/002), Aging rate

±1 × 10–6/year

Internal Reference Oscillator (without MG3710A-001/002), Temperature characteristics

±2.5 × 10–6 (5° to 45°C)

With MG3710A-001, Aging rate

±1 × 10–10/month

With MG3710A-001, Temperature characteristics

±2 × 10–9 (5° to 45°C)

With MG3710A-002, Aging rate

±1 × 10–7/year

With MG3710A-002, Temperature characteristics

±2 × 10–8 (5° to 45°C)

Output Level

Setting Range (without MG3710A-043/073)

–110 to +17 dBm \[without -041/042\]; –110 to +30 dBm \[with -041, without -042\]; –144 to +17 dBm \[without -041, with -042\]; –144 to +30 dBm \[with -041/042\]

Setting Range (with MG3710A-043/073)

–110 to +17 dBm \[without -041/042\]; –110 to +25 dBm \[with -041, without -042\]; –144 to +17 dBm \[without -041, with -042\]; –144 to +25 dBm \[with -041/042\]

Unit

dBm, dBµV (Terminated, Open)

Resolution

0.01 dB

Switching Speed

≤600 µs

Level Accuracy (18° to 28°C, CW, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

±0.5 dB

Level Accuracy (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz)

±0.7 dB

Level Accuracy (4 GHz < f ≤ 5 GHz)

±0.8 dB

Level Accuracy (5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

±0.8 dB

Level Linearity (without RPP, ref –7 dBm, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

±0.2 dB (typ.)

Level Linearity (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

±0.3 dB (typ.)

ATT Hold Function

Setting Range

–10 to +10 dB

Resolution

0.01 dB

Output Connector

Connector

N-J Connector, 50Ω (Front panel)

VSWR (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

≤1.45

VSWR (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz)

≤1.65

VSWR (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

≤1.9

Maximum Reverse Input Power

DC

±50 VDC (max.)

without MG3710A-043

2 W (nom.)

with MG3710A-043

20 W (1 MHz < Freq ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.); 10 W (2 GHz < Freq ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.)

Signal Purity

Harmonic Spurious (CW, Optimize S/N: Off)

<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

Non-harmonic Spurious (100 kHz ≤ f ≤ 187.5 MHz)

<–62 dBc, –70 dBc (typ.)

Non-harmonic Spurious (187.5 MHz < f ≤ 750 MHz)

<–68 dBc, –76 dBc (typ.)

Non-harmonic Spurious (750 MHz < f ≤ 1.5 GHz)

<–62 dBc, –76 dBc (typ.)

Non-harmonic Spurious (1.5 GHz < f ≤ 3 GHz)

<–56 dBc, –70 dBc (typ.)

Non-harmonic Spurious (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

<–50 dBc, –64 dBc (typ.)

SSB Phase Noise (100 MHz, Offset: 20 kHz)

<–140 dBc/Hz (nom.)

SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz)

<–131 dBc/Hz (typ.)

SSB Phase Noise (2 GHz)

<–125 dBc/Hz (typ.)

Analog Modulation – Amplitude Modulation (AM)

AM Depth Range

0 to 100%

AM Depth Resolution

0.1%

AM Depth Error (100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz)

<3% of setting + 2% (nom.)

AM Depth Error (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz)

<2% of setting + 1% (nom.)

Distortion (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, m: 30%)

<0.5% (nom.)

Analog Modulation – Frequency Modulation (FM)

FM Deviation Range

0 Hz to 40 MHz, or \[50 MHz – Modulation Rate\] (smaller value)

FM Deviation Resolution

0.1 Hz

Deviation Accuracy

<2% of setting + 20 Hz (nom.)

Distortion (FM Deviation: 22.5 kHz)

<0.5% (nom.)

Analog Modulation – Phase Modulation (PM)

PM Deviation Range

0 rad. to 160 rad., or \[40 MHz ÷ Modulation Rate\] (smaller value)

PM Deviation Resolution

0.001 rad.

Deviation Accuracy

<2% of setting + 0.02 rad. (nom.)

Distortion (PM Deviation: 20 rad.)

<0.2% (nom.)

Analog Modulation – Pulse Modulation

On/Off Ratio (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

\>70 dB

On/Off Ratio (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

\>60 dB

Minimum Pulse Width

1 µs (nom.)

Rise/Fall Time

≤50 ns (nom.) (10 to 90%)

Pulse Repetition Frequency

DC to 1 MHz (Duty: 50%)

Internal Modulation Signal

Waveform

Sine wave, Triangular wave, Square wave, Ramp wave (Positive or Negative)

Modulation Rate (Sine wave)

0.01 Hz to 40 MHz or (50 MHz – FM Deviation)

Modulation Rate (Triangular/Square/Ramp)

0.01 Hz to 4 MHz or (5 MHz – FM Deviation)

Frequency Resolution

0.1 Hz

Phase

–180 deg to 180 deg

Vector Modulation

Modulation Freq Response (without -043, 850 MHz/1.8/1.9/2.2 GHz)

±0.6 dB (±10 MHz); ±1.3 dB (±50 MHz)

Modulation Freq Response (without -043, 3.5/5.8 GHz)

±0.6 dB (±10 MHz); ±1.9 dB (±50 MHz)

Vector Accuracy, W-CDMA (Test Model 4)

≤0.62% (rms); ≤0.6% (rms) typ.

Vector Accuracy, GSM

≤0.84° (rms); ≤0.8° (rms) typ.

Vector Accuracy, EDGE

≤0.84% (rms); ≤0.8% (rms) typ.

Vector Accuracy, LTE (20 MHz Test Model 3.1)

≤0.82% (rms); ≤0.8% (rms) typ.

Carrier Leak (100 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz)

≤–55 dBc

Carrier Leak (f ≥ 4 GHz)

≤–45 dBc

Image Rejection (200 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz)

≤–50 dBc

Image Rejection (f ≥ 4 GHz)

≤–43 dBc

I and Q Input (with MG3710A-018)

Modulation Bandwidth

Baseband: 80 MHz (nom.); RF: 160 MHz (nom.)

Input Level

√(I² + Q²) = 85 mV (rms)

Input Connector

BNC-J (Front panel)

Maximum Input Level

–1 V (peak) ≤ I, Q ≤ +1 V (peak)

Impedance

50Ω (nom.)

I and Q Output (with MG3710A-018)

Output Voltage Range Level

–2.5 V to +5 V (Output: Open)

Output Connector

BNC-J (Rear panel)

Impedance

50Ω (nom.)

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Waveform Resolution

14, 15, 16 bits for each I/Q

Modulation Bandwidth

160 MHz / 120 MHz

Reconstruction Filter

80 MHz

> **Important:** Maximum reverse input power: ±50 VDC (max.).

> **Important:** For output frequencies above 2.7 GHz, MG3710A-034/036 (1st SG) or MG3710A-064/066 (2nd SG) is required; for output above 4 GHz, MG3710A-036 (1st SG) or MG3710A-066 (2nd SG) is required.

> **Important:** Specifications apply under the stated conditions: CW/Modulation Mode after 30-minute warm-up at constant ambient temperature, Pulse Modulation Off, ATT Hold Off, and Optimize S/N Mode Off.

> **Important:** Specifications are subject to change without notice.

## About this Pre-Owned unit

This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.

-   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).

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

**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.**

## Details

- **Price:** 0.0 USD - 560.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Anritsu
- **Type:** Rf Gen
- **Tags:** Anritsu, Manufacturers, product_manual_group_1, Product_used, RF, Signal Generators

## Variants

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