Anritsu Generators
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This page summarizes Anritsu’s generator offerings for RF, microwave and high‑speed digital test. It explains how the product range is organized into microwave synthesizers (MG36/69/68 families), vector/digital modulation generators (MG36xx/MG37xx), and high‑rate pulse/pattern instruments (MP/MU modules). The intent is practical: identify which family to consider by frequency range, modulation or pulse capability, and which example models illustrate the typical capability points engineers choose for lab, R&D or ATE environments.
- Low‑frequency vector generators
- MG3633A: 10 kHz to 2700 MHz
- Microwave/millimeter coverage
- MG3697C: 2 GHz to 67 GHz (operational to 70 GHz)
- Broad 2–40 GHz microwave
- MG3694A / MG3694B / MG3694C: 2 GHz to 40 GHz
- Synthesized sweep family
- 68369A / 68369B / 69367B: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
- High‑speed pattern/pulse
- MP1758A / MP1763C / MU181020A-001: up to 12.5 Gb/s
All models
| Model | Type | Interfaces | Frequency Resolution | Dimensions (W×H×D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG3692B | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488) | 0.01 Hz | — |
| MP1763C | Function | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | — | — |
| MG3670B | Signal | GPIB, CMOS-level I/Q input, Analog I/Q input | 0.01 Hz | 426 x 177 x 451 mm |
| MG3681A | Signal | GPIB | 0.01 Hz | 426 mm x 177 mm x 451 mm |
| 68047C | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 10) | 133 mm H x 429 mm W x 597 mm D |
| 68369B | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), Aux I/O | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz optional) | 133 x 429 x 597 |
| 68369A | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) | 429 mm W x 133 mm H x 597 mm D |
| 69367B | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz optional with Option 11) | 429 mm x 133 mm x 597 mm |
| MG3633A | Signal | GPIB | 0.01 Hz | 426 mm × 177 mm × 451 mm |
| MG3694A | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 | 0.01 Hz | 133 mm H x 429 mm W x 597 mm D |
| MG3694B | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488) | 0.01 Hz | 429 mm x 133 mm x 597 mm |
| MG3697C | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), LAN (10/100 Base-T), RS-232 | 0.01 Hz (standard) / 0.1 mHz (with Option 10) | 429 mm W × 133 mm H × 597 mm D |
| MG3700A | Signal | GPIB, 100BASE-TX Ethernet, USB 2.0 | 0.01 Hz | 426 mm x 177 mm x 390 mm |
| MP1758A | Data | GPIB | — | 426 (W) × 221.5 (H) × 451 (D) mm |
| 69167B | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) | 429 mm x 133 mm x 546 mm |
| 69317B | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 10) | — |
| MG3660A | Function | GPIB (standard) | 0.01 Hz | 426 mm × 177 mm × 451 mm |
| MG3671A | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) | 0.01 Hz | 426 mm × 177 mm × 451 mm |
| MG3694C | Signal | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), LAN (10/100 Base-T) | 0.01 Hz | 426 mm x 133 mm x 591 mm |
| MU181020A-001 | Signal | MP1800A proprietary module bus interface | 1 kHz (1 kbit/s step) | 21.5 mm × 115.5 mm × 241 mm (excluding projections) |
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How Anritsu structures its generator range
Anritsu’s generators fall into three practical groups that map to different test tasks. 1) Vector and digital modulation signal generators cover baseband-to-low‑microwave needs (examples: MG3633A, MG3681A, MG3670B, MG3671A, MG3660A, MG3700A). These provide integrated I/Q modulation and multi‑slot modulation units for cellular and wireless standards. 2) Microwave/millimeter synthesizers handle LO substitution, radar/component and millimeter work (examples: MG3692B, MG3694A/MG3694B/MG3694C, MG3697C). They extend from a few gigahertz into tens of gigahertz and offer very fine frequency resolution and low phase noise options. 3) High‑speed pulse and pattern generators (MP and MU modules) address serial‑link and optical BER/BERT testing (examples: MP1763C, MP1758A, MU181020A-001).
Where each family fits in a test flow
Vector/digital modulation generators (MG36xx, MG3700A) are appropriate when the task is standards‑based modulation, receiver or transmitter development, and conformance testing. Select a unit by required carrier band: MG3681A covers 250 kHz to 3 GHz; MG3670B covers 300 kHz to 2.25 GHz; MG3671A extends to 2.75 GHz or beyond depending on options.
Microwave synthesizers (MG3690 series and 68/69B families) are intended where frequency coverage, spectral purity and LO substitution are primary. For example, MG3692B is 2 GHz to 20 GHz; MG3694 series covers 2 GHz to 40 GHz; MG3697C extends to 67 GHz. The 68/69B family (68369A/68369B/69367B/69317B/69167B/68047C) provides synthesized sweep and ATE‑oriented features across 10 MHz to 40 GHz ranges with options for finer frequency resolution and leveled outputs.
Pulse/pattern modules (MP1763C, MP1758A, MU181020A-001) are chosen for bit‑error and eye‑diagram testing where data rates up to 12.5 Gb/s and multi‑channel timing control are required.
Technical differentiators to evaluate
Key parameters that separate models are frequency range, phase noise, output power and modulation/pulse features. Use published frequency range first to eliminate families. If spectral purity matters, compare the phase‑noise figures available for a model: the MG3694C and MG3694B list low phase‑noise options and OCXO references. Output power and leveled output range determine compatibility with downstream amplifiers or receivers (many models specify +13 dBm nominal leveled output; certain options increase output). For digital and vector generators, check I/Q modulation bandwidth, residual EVM and the availability of internal modulation units (MG3660A/MG3671A/MG3681A/MG3700A document these capabilities). For high‑speed digital, choose MP/MU parts by per‑channel rate, number of channels and pattern memory (MP1758A is a 4‑channel generator to 12.5 Gb/s; MP1763C is a single‑channel 50 MHz to 12.5 GHz pulse pattern generator; MU181020A-001 is a 12.5 Gbit/s module for the MP1800A mainframe).
Selecting between models — a short checklist
- Required carrier frequency: pick the family that covers that band (example: MG3633A for kHz–2.7 GHz; MG3692B for 2–20 GHz; MG3694 series or 68369/69367 models for 10 MHz–40 GHz; MG3697C for up to 67 GHz).
- Modulation and waveform needs: prefer vector/digital generators with internal I/Q and modulation units for standards tests (MG3681A, MG3670B, MG3700A).
- Phase noise and leveled output: for LO substitution and radar work, review the MG3690/69B/68B‑series specifications and options that provide lower phase noise and leveled power.
- Pulse and pattern: choose MP/MU family when bit rates, channel count and pattern memory are primary requirements (MP1758A, MP1763C, MU181020A-001).
- ATE and sweep integration: 68B/69B‑family models (68369A/B, 69367B, 69317B, 69167B) include sweep/list modes and command sets suited for automated test environments.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which Anritsu generators should be considered for millimeter‑wave work?
- Models in the MG3690/3694/3697 series address millimeter‑wave ranges. For example, MG3697C is specified to 67 GHz and operational to 70 GHz; MG3694 variants cover 2 GHz to 40 GHz. Select by the upper frequency limit required and by available phase‑noise and output options.
- When is a 68/69B‑series generator preferable to an MG36/37 vector generator?
- 68/69B‑series instruments (examples: 68369A, 68369B, 69367B, 69317B, 69167B) are synthesized sweep/signal generators optimized for ATE and LO substitution with wide frequency coverage (10 MHz to 40 GHz) and sweep/list modes. MG36/37 vector generators emphasize built‑in I/Q modulation, digital modulation units and waveform storage for standards testing. Choose 68/69B when sweep, automated control and LO substitution are primary; choose MG36/37 when integrated modulation and vector signal generation are needed.
- Which Anritsu products handle high‑speed pattern generation for BER testing?
- The MP and MU series focus on pulse and pattern generation. MP1763C is a single‑channel pulse pattern generator with an operating frequency range to 12.5 GHz; MP1758A provides 4 data channels and a maximum data rate of 12.5 Gb/s per channel. The MU181020A-001 is a 12.5 Gbit/s module intended for the MP1800A SQA mainframe.