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The Anritsu MG3710A is a vector signal generator covering 100 kHz to a maximum frequency of 2.7 GHz, 4 GHz, or 6 GHz depending on the installed RF option. It is offered with optional second-SG capability, allowing two independent signal generator paths within a single instrument chassis, and supports analog modulation (AM, FM, PM, pulse) alongside vector modulation for digitally modulated signals.
The MG3710A is used for transmitter and receiver testing across multiple wireless standards documented in this datasheet, including W-CDMA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000/1xEV-DO, LTE FDD, 802.11a/g, 802.11n, and 802.16e Mobile WiMAX. Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) and Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) performance is characterized for each of these standards in the datasheet, supporting applications in cellular base station and mobile device development, WLAN device characterization, and general RF component evaluation.
Anritsu is a Japanese precision measurement company founded in 1895, with deep heritage in RF and microwave instrumentation. Its current product line incorporates technology and product families acquired through the 1993 acquisition of Wiltron Company, a respected US-based RF and microwave instrument manufacturer, which expanded Anritsu's signal generator, network analyzer, and microwave test portfolio.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | |
| 1st SG Setting Range | 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz [MG3710A-032]; 9 kHz to 4 GHz [MG3710A-034]; 9 kHz to 6 GHz [MG3710A-036] |
| 2nd SG Setting Range | 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz [MG3710A-062]; 9 kHz to 4 GHz [MG3710A-064]; 9 kHz to 6 GHz [MG3710A-066] |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Phase Offset Range | –180.00 deg. to +180.00 deg., Resolution 0.01 deg. |
| Switching Speed | ≤600 µs (Frequency >187.5 MHz, Phase Noise Optimization offset <200 kHz) |
| Internal Reference Oscillator (standard) | Aging rate ±1 × 10⁻⁶/year; Temperature characteristics ±2.5 × 10⁻⁶ (5° to 45°C) |
| Internal Reference Oscillator (with MG3710A-001) | Aging rate ±1 × 10⁻¹⁰/month; Temperature characteristics ±2 × 10⁻⁹ (5° to 45°C) |
| Internal Reference Oscillator (with MG3710A-002) | Aging rate ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year; Temperature characteristics ±2 × 10⁻⁸ (5° to 45°C) |
| Output Level | |
| Setting Range (standard) | –110 to +17 dBm |
| Setting Range (with MG3710A-041/071 High Power Extension) | –110 to +30 dBm (without MG3710A-043/073); –110 to +25 dBm (with MG3710A-043/073) |
| Setting Range (with MG3710A-042/072 Low Power Extension) | –144 to +17 dBm |
| Setting Range (with both Low and High Power Extensions) | –144 to +30 dBm (without MG3710A-043/073); –144 to +25 dBm (with MG3710A-043/073) |
| Unit | dBm, dBµV (Terminated, Open) |
| Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Switching Speed | ≤600 µs |
| ATT Hold Function | |
| Setting Range | –10 to +10 dB |
| Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Output Connector | |
| Connector | N-J Connector, 50Ω (Front panel) |
| VSWR | ≤1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz); ≤1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz); ≤1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) |
| Maximum Reverse Input Power | |
| DC | ±50 VDC (max.) |
| RF (without MG3710A-043/073) | 2 W (nom.) |
| RF (with MG3710A-043/073) | 20 W (1 MHz < f ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.); 10 W (2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.) |
| Signal Purity | |
| Harmonic Spurious | <–30 dBc (CW, Optimize S/N: Off) |
| Non-harmonic Spurious | <–62 dBc, –70 dBc typ. (100 kHz ≤ f ≤ 187.5 MHz); <–68 dBc, –76 dBc typ. (187.5 MHz < f ≤ 750 MHz); <–62 dBc, –76 dBc typ. (750 MHz < f ≤ 1.5 GHz); <–56 dBc, –70 dBc typ. (1.5 GHz < f ≤ 3 GHz); <–50 dBc, –64 dBc typ. (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) |
| SSB Phase Noise (20 kHz Offset) | <–140 dBc/Hz nom. (100 MHz); <–131 dBc/Hz typ. (1 GHz); <–125 dBc/Hz typ. (2 GHz) |
| Analog Modulation | |
| AM Depth Range | 0 to 100%, Resolution 0.1% |
| AM Depth Error | <3% of setting + 2% nom. (100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz); <2% of setting + 1% nom. (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz) |
| FM Deviation Range | 0 Hz to 40 MHz, or [50 MHz – Modulation Rate] (smaller value), Resolution 0.1 Hz |
| PM Deviation Range | 0 rad. to 160 rad., or [40 MHz ÷ Modulation Rate] (smaller value), Resolution 0.001 rad. |
| Pulse On/Off Ratio | >70 dB (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz); >60 dB (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) |
| Pulse Minimum Width | 1 µs (nom.) |
| Pulse Rise/Fall Time | ≤50 ns (nom.) (10 to 90%) |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency | DC to 1 MHz (Duty: 50%) |
| Vector Modulation | |
| Vector Accuracy W-CDMA (Test Model 4) | ≤0.62% rms (800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 2.2 GHz) |
| Vector Accuracy GSM | ≤0.84° rms (800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz) |
| Vector Accuracy EDGE | ≤0.84% rms (800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz) |
| Vector Accuracy LTE (20 MHz Test Model 3.1) | ≤0.82% rms (600 MHz to 2.7 GHz; 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz) |
| Carrier Leak | ≤–55 dBc (100 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz); ≤–45 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz) |
| Image Rejection | ≤–50 dBc (200 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz); ≤–43 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz) |
| Arbitrary Waveform Generator | |
| Waveform Resolution | 14, 15, 16 bits for each I/Q |
| Modulation Bandwidth | 160 MHz / 120 MHz |
| Reconstruction Filter | 80 MHz |
| Baseband Level Adjustment Range | ±8 dB, Resolution 0.01 dB |
| Waveform Memory (Standard) | 64 Msamples |
| Waveform Memory (with MG3710A-045/075) | 256 Msamples |
| Waveform Memory (with MG3710A-046/076 or both) | 1024 Msamples |
| Max. Package Count | 4096 |
| Max. Patterns per Package | 4096 |
| BER Measurement Function (with MG3710A-021) | |
| Connector | AUX Connector (Rear panel), TTL |
| Input Bit Rate | 100 bps to 40 Mbps |
| Measurable Pattern | Repeat PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, ALL0, ALL1, 01; PN9fix, PN11fix, PN15fix, PN20fix, PN23fix, User Define |
| Measurable Bit | ≤ 2³² – 1 bit |
| Connectors | |
| External Reference Input | BNC-J, 50Ω, 5/10/13 MHz, –15 dBm ≤ Level ≤ +20 dBm |
| Reference Signal Output | BNC-J, 50Ω, 10 MHz, ≥0 dBm |
| External Controller | Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45); GPIB (IEEE488.2); USB-B (USB2.0) |
| USB | USB-A (USB2.0), 2 front + 2 rear ports |
| Monitor Output | Mini D-Sub (VGA), Rear panel |
| Display | |
| Display | 8.4-inch XGA color LCD (Diagonal 213 mm, Resolution 1024 × 768) |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 426 (W) × 177 (H) × 390 (D) mm (excluding projections) |
| Mass | ≤13.7 kg (MG3710A-032/034/036, excluding other options); ≤17 kg (including all options) |
| Power Voltage | 100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac), 200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) |
| Power Frequency | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | ≤350 VA (including all options) |
| Operating Temperature | +5° to +45°C |
| Storage Temperature | –20° to +60°C |
| EMC | EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2 |
| LVD | EN61010-1 |
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Model No
Anritsu
Condition
Used
Manufacturer
Anritsu
Frequency
6 GHz
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