The Anritsu MG3700A is a high-performance Vector Signal Generator designed for digital modulation of signals across major wireless communication systems, including cellular and wireless LAN. Equipped with a standard 160 MHz high-speed arbitrary waveform generator and a built-in 40 GB hard disk, it provides robust baseband memory capacity and a wide vector modulation bandwidth to support current and next-generation high-bandwidth wireless communication standards.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 250 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz (with Option 031) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +13 dBm |
| Output Power Range | -140 dBm to +13 dBm (standard) |
| Phase Noise | <-133 dBc/Hz (typical at 1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | Vector, Digital I/Q |
| Sweep Modes | Frequency, Amplitude |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz |
| Interfaces | GPIB, 100BASE-TX Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Display | 8.4-inch color TFT LCD (VGA, 640 x 480) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm x 177 mm x 390 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 3 GHz (standard), 250 kHz to 6 GHz (with Option 031) |
| Frequency Switching Speed | <10 ms |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz (±10 ppm) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Output Impedance | 50 ohms nominal |
| Output SWR | <1.5 (250 kHz to 3 GHz), <1.8 (3 GHz to 6 GHz) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc |
| Non-Harmonics (Spurious) | <-60 dBc |
| W-CDMA ACLR | ≤-64 dBc (typical -68 dBc, 1-carrier, 5 MHz offset) |
Vector Modulation and Baseband
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband Generator Bandwidth | 120 MHz (Internal ARB) |
| Arbitrary Waveform Sampling Rate | 20 kHz to 120 MHz |
| DAC Resolution | 14-bit |
| Baseband Memory Depth | 256 Msamples/channel |
| External I/Q Modulation Bandwidth | 150 MHz |
| Internal Hard Disk Capacity | 40 GB |
| Waveform Addition Function | Combines two independent baseband signals into one output channel |
Bit Error Rate (BER) Analyzer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in BER Analyzer Bit Rate | 100 bps to 20 Mbps |
| BER Input Interface | TTL level |
System Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | N-type female |
| LAN Interface | 100BASE-TX Ethernet |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 compliant |
Physical and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | +5°C to +45°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C to +60°C |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | <300 VA |
Hardware and Software Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal Creation Software | IQproducer (supports HSDPA, TDMA, 1xEV-DO, and wireless LAN standards) |
| Option 031 | 6 GHz Electronic Attenuator Frequency Extension |
| Option 002 | High Stability Reference Oscillator (<1 x 10^-8/day aging) |
| Option 005 | 512 Msamples Baseband Memory Extension (256 Msamples/channel) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 001 | 6 GHz Frequency Extension |
| Option 011 | 2nd RF Option (adds a second independent RF signal source) |
| Option 007 AWGN Source | Adds AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) generation and addition function |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Level Accuracy | ±0.5 dB (typical, 250 kHz to 3 GHz, output level -120 to +5 dBm) |
System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows XP Embedded |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | External, Frame, Internal (Trigger Button) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Outputs | 3 channels (Marker 1, 2, 3, BNC female, rear panel) |
| External I/Q Input Impedance | 50 ohms (nominal) |
Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reverse Power Protection | 50 W max. (<= 1 GHz), 25 W max. (1 GHz to 3 GHz), 20 W max. (3 GHz to 6 GHz) |
Reference Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Frequency Stability | ±1 x 10^-7/day |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Monitor Output | 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) |
| PC Card Slot | Type II PCMCIA (front panel) |
Modulation Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| W-CDMA Modulation Accuracy (EVM) | <= 1.0% rms |
Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard ARB Waveform Memory | 64 Msa/channel (I/Q) |
| Sampling Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 V to 120 V / 200 V to 240 V (auto-selecting), 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
Technology
Vector Signal Generation
Applications
Wireless communication testing, cellular, WLAN, and R&D design validation