Anritsu MG3692B Data Sheet

Technical Datasheet

MG3690B

RF/Microwave Signal Generators

0.1 Hz to 67 GHz/325 GHz

MG3690B the ideal signal generator

Specifications

Frequency Coverage

Model/Option No. Frequency Coverage Output Type

G3691B

M

G3692B

M

MG3693B 2 to 30 GHz K(f)

MG3694B 2 to 40 GHz K(f)

MG3695B 2 to 50 GHz V(f)

G3696B

M

ption 4

O

ption 5

O

ption 22

O

Operational to 67 GHz

*

to 10 GHz

2

to 20 GHz

2

to 65 GHz*

2

0 MHz to 2.2 GHz

1

0 MHz to 2 GHz

1

.1 Hz to 10 MHz

0

(f)

K

(f)

K

(f)

V

odel No. Dependent

M

odel No. Dependent

M

odel No. Dependent

M

Options 4 and 5: Frequency extension down to 10 MHz
Two options are available to extend the 2 GHz low end frequency limit of the base models
down to 10 MHz. Option 4 uses a digital down-converter (DDC) with successive divide­by-two circuitry. It offers the best phase noise performance of the two choices, at the
expense of some analog performance <500 MHz. In that range, analog sweep mode is
not available, and pulse modulation performance is specified as typical. In addition,
frequency and phase modulation mod index is scaled by the division ratio of each band
of the DDC. Option 5 maintains all analog performance by using a heterodyne mixing
down-converter.

Option 22: Frequency extension down to DC
If frequency coverage down to 0.1 Hz is desired, Option 22 can be added with either
Option 4 or 5. Option 22 uses Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) for CW and Step Sweep
modes of operation. Modulation and analog sweep are not available in the DDS band.
Frequency resolution <10 MHz is 0.02 Hz. Output power across the complete instrument
frequency range is degraded by 2 dB.

CW Mode

Output: Twenty independent, presettable CW frequencies
(F0 – F9 and M0 –M9).

Accuracy: Same as internal or external 10 MHz time base.

Internal Time Base Stability:

With Aging: <2 x 10–9/day (<5 x 10
With Temperature: <2 x 10

–10

/deg C with Option 16)

(<2 x 10

–10

/day with Option 16)

–8

/deg C over 0˚C to 55˚C

Resolution: 0.01 Hz

External 10 MHz Reference Input: Accepts external 10 MHz ±50 Hz (typical),

0 to +20 dBm time base signal. Automatically disconnects the internal high-stability
time-base option, if installed. BNC, rear panel, 50Ω impedance. Selectable Bandwidth for
best phase noise immunity or best phase tracking performance.

10 MHz Reference Output: 1 Vp-p into 50Ω, AC
Rear panel BNC; 50

Ω impedance.

coupled.

Phase Offset: Adjustable in 0.1 degree steps.

Electronic Frequency Control (EFC) Input: –5V to +5V input range;

–7

5 x 10

.Fout Hz/V sensitivity (typical); ≤250 Hz Modulation BW; Rear panel BNC;

High Impedance

Phase-Locked Step Sweep Mode

Sweep Width: Independently selected, 0.01 Hz to full range. Ever
sweep range is phase-locked.

Accuracy: Same as internal or external 10 MHz time base.

Resolution (Minimum Step Size): 0.01 Hz

Linear/Log Sweep: User-selectable linear or log sweep.

In log sweep, step size logarithmically increases with frequency.

y frequency step in

Steps: User-selectable number of steps or the step size.

Number of Steps: Variable from 1 to 10,000

Step Size: 0.01 Hz to the full frequency range of the instrument.

(If the step size does not divide into the selected frequency range,
the last step is truncated.)

Dwell Time Per Step: Variable from 1 ms to 99 seconds

F

ixed Rate Sweep:Allows the user to set the total time of the sweep,

including lock time. Variable from 20 ms to 99 seconds.

Analog Sweep Mode (Option 6)

Sweep Width: Independently selected from 1 MHz to full frequency range. With Option
4

, Digital Down Converter, Analog sweep is only available ≥500 MHz. Analog sweep is

not available <10 MHz with Option 22.

Accuracy: The lesser of ±30 MHz or (±2 MHz + 0.25% of sweep width)
for Sweep Speeds of

≤50 MHz/ms (typical)

Sweep Time Range: 30 ms to 99 seconds

Alternate Sweep Mode

Sweeps alternately in step sweep between any two sweep ranges. Each sweep range may
be associated with a power

level.

Manual Sweep Mode

Provides stepped, phase-locked adjustment of frequency between sweep limits. User
selectable number of steps or step size.

-

List Sweep Mode

Under GPIB control or via the front panel, up to 4 tables with 2000 non-sequential
frequency/power sets can be stored and then addressed as a phase-locked step sweep.
One table of 2000 points is stored in non-volatile memory, all other tables are stored in
volatile memory.

Programmable Frequency Agility

Under GPIB control, up to 3202 non-sequential frequency/power sets can be stored and
then addressed as a phase-locked step sweep. Data stored in volatile memory.

Markers

Up to 20 independent, settable markers (F0 – F9 and M0 – M9).

Video Markers: +5V or –5V marker output, selectable from system menus. AUX I/O

, rear panel.

connector

Intensity Markers: Produces an intensity dot on analog display traces, obtained by a
momentary dwell in RF sweep, in analog sweeps of <1s.

Marker Accuracy: Same as sweep frequency accuracy

.

Marker Resolution:
Analog Sweep:

1MHz or Sweep Width/4096 which ever is greater.

Step Sweep: 0.01 Hz.

Sweep Triggering

Sweep triggering is provided for Analog Frequency Sweep, Step Frequency Sweep,
List Frequency Sweep, and CW Power Sweep.

Auto: Triggers sweep automatically.

External: Triggers a sweep on the low to high transition of an external TTL signal. AUX

I/O connector, rear panel.

riggers, aborts, and resets a single sweep. Reset sweep may be selected to be

Single: T
at the top or bottom of the sweep.

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General

Stored Setups: Stores front panel settings and nine additional front-panel setups in a
n

on-volatile RAM. A system menu allows saving and recalling of instrument setups.
Whenever the instrument is turned on, control settings come on at the same functions
and values existing when the instrument was turned off.

Memory Sequencing Input: Accepts a TTL low-level signal to sequence through ten
stored setups. AUX I/O connector, rear panel.

Self-Test: Instrument self-test is performed when Self-Test soft-key is selected. If an
error is detected, an error message is displayed in a window on the LCD identifying the
p

robable cause and remedy.

Secure Mode: Disables all frequency and power level state displays. Stored setups
saved in secure mode remain secured when recalled. Mode selectable from a system
menu and via GPIB.

Parameter Entry: Instrument-controlled parameters can be entered in three ways:
keypad, rotary data knob, or the
keypad is used to enter new parameter values; the rotary data knob and the cursor-control
key are used to edit existing parameter values. The
c

ontrol key move the cursor left and right one digit under the open parameter. The rotary
data knob or the
the cursor. Controlled parameters are frequency, power level, sweep time, dwell time, and
number of steps. Keypad entries are terminated by pressing the appropriate soft key. Edits
are terminated by exiting the edit menu.

Reset: Returns all instrument parameters to predefined default states or values.
Any pending GPIB I/O is aborted. Selectable from the system menu.

Master/Slave Operation: Allows two output signals to be swept with a user-selected
frequency offset. One instrument controls the other via AUX I/O and SERIAL I/O
connections. Requires a Master/Slave Interface Cable Set (Part No. ND36329).

User Level Flatness Correction: Allows user to calibrate out path loss due to
external switching and cables via entered power table from a GPIB power meter or
calculated data. When user level correction is activated, entered power levels are
delivered at the point where calibration was performed. Supported power meters are
Anritsu ML2437A, ML2438A, and ML4803A and HP 437B, 438A, and 70100A. Five user
tables are available with up to 801 points/table.

Warm Up Time:

From Standby: 30 minutes.
From Cold Start (0 deg C): 120 hours to achieve specified frequency stability with aging.

∧ and ∨ touch pads will increment or decrement the digit position over

Instruments disconnected from AC line power for more than 72 hours require
30 days to return to specified frequency stability with aging.

Power: 85-264 V

Standby: With ac line power connected, unit is placed in standby when front panel

power switch is released from the OPERATE position.

Weight: 18 kg maximum

Dimensions: 133 H x 429 W x 450 D mm

Warranty: 3 years from ship date

ac, 48-440 Hz, 250 V

∧ and ∨ touch pads of the cursor-control key. The

∧ and ∨ touch pads of the cursor-

A maximum

Remote Operation

All instrument functions, settings, and operating modes (except for power on/standby)
a

re controllable using commands sent from an external computer via the GPIB

(IEEE-488 interface bus).

GPIB Address: Selectable from a system menu

IEEE-488 Interface Function Subset:

Source Handshake:
Acceptor Handshake: AH1
Talker: T6
L

istener:L4

Service Request: SR1
Remote/Local: RL1
Parallel Poll: PP1
Device Clear: DC1
D

evice Trigger:DT1

Controller Capability: C0, C1, C2, C3, C28
Tri-State Driver: E2

GPIB Status Annunciators: When the instrument is operating in Remote, the GPIB

s

tatus annunciators (listed below) will appear in a window on the front panel LCD.

Remote: Operating on the GPIB (all instrument front panel keys except for the SYSTEM
key and the RETURN TO LOCAL soft-key will be ignored).

LLO (Local Lockout): Disables the RETURN TO LOCAL soft-key. Instrument can
be placed in local mode only via GPIB or by cycling line power.

Emulations: The instrument responds to the published GPIB commands and responses
of the Anritsu Models 6600, 6700,and 6XX00-series signal sources. When emulating
another signal source, the instrument will be limited to the capabilities, mnemonics, and
parameter resolutions of the emulated instrument.

SH1

Environmental (MIL-PRF-28800F, class 3)

Storage Temperature Range: –40 to +75°C

Operating Temperature Range: 0 to +50°C

Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% at 40

Altitude: 4,600 meters, 43.9 cm Hg

EMI: Meets the emission and immunity requirements of

EN61326: 1998
EN55011: 1991/CISPR-11:1990 Group 1 Class A
EN61000-4-2: 1995 – 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
EN61000-4-3: 1997 – 3 V/m
EN61000-4-4: 1995 – 0.5 kV SL, 1 kV PL
EN61000-4-5: 1995 – 1 kV – 2 kV L-E
EN61000-4-6: 1996
EN61000-4-11: 1994

Vibration: Random, 5-500 Hz, 0.015-0.0039g2/Hz PSD

Sinusoidal, 5-55 Hz, 0.33 mm displacement

Safety Directive: EN 61010-1: 1993 + A1: 92 + A2: 95

°C

3

Frequency Switching Time

Spectral Purity

Definitions

Free Running Mode:

(Step or List Sweep)

tsw= Switching Time, Unlocked

tlk= Locked Time = 1ms + t

tdw= Dwell Time, after locking. Selectable, 1 ms minimum

tlk(

min) = 2 ms

Single Frequency Trigger Mode:

(List, non-sequential, and CFx modes)

dw

A

ll specifications apply at the lesser of +10 dBm output or maximum specified leveled

output power, unless otherwise noted.

Spurious Signals

Harmonic and Harmonically-related:

Frequency Range Standard

0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (Option 22) <–30 dBc

0 MHz to ≤100 MHz (Option 4)

1

100 MHz to ≤2.2 GHz (Option 4)

>

0 MHz to ≤50 MHz (Option 5)

1

>50 MHz to ≤2 GHz (Option 5)

>2 GHz (2.2 GHz w/Option 4) to ≤20 GHz

>20 GHz to ≤40 GHz

>40 GHz to ≤50 GHz (MG3695B)

40 GHz to ≤65 GHz (MG3696B)

>

–30 dBc typical with high power Option 15

*

Non-harmonics:

requency Range

F

0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (Option 22) <–30 dBc

0 MHz to ≤2.2 GHz (Option 4)

1

0 MHz to ≤2 GHz (Option 5)

1

>2 GHz (2.2 GHz w/Option 4) to ≤65 GHz

<–40 dBc

<–50 dBc

–30 dBc

<

–40 dBc

<

–60 dBc*

<

–40 dBc*

<

<–40 dBc*

<–25 dBc

tandard

S

<–60 dBc

–40 dBc

<

–60 dBc

<

Switching Time (tsw)

t

(ms)

*

sw

5 ms + 1 ms/GHz step not starting at, or crossing dwell frequencies

7 ms + 1 ms/GHz step not starting at, or crossing band switching frequencies

8 ms + 1 ms/GHz step starting at, or crossing band switching frequencies

Band Switching Dwell Frequencies: 2 (2.2 w/Opt. 4), 10, 20, 40 GHz

Filter Switching Dwell Frequencies: 3.3, 5.5, 8.4, 13.25, 25, 32 GHz

<2.2 GHz w/Opt. 4: 12.5, 15.625, 22.5, 31.25, 43.75,

*Not applicable with FM mode active

Condition

62.5, 87.5, 125, 175, 250, 350, 500,
1500 MHz

1050,

700,

Power Line and Fan Rotation Spurious Emissions (dBc):

Offset from Carrier

Frequency <300 Hz 300 Hz to 1 kHz >1 kHz

10 to ≤500 MHz (Option 4)

>500 to ≤1050 MHz (Option 4)

>1050 to ≤2200 MHz (Option 4)

0.01 to ≤8.4 GHz

>8.4 to ≤20 GHz

>20 to ≤40 GHz

>40 to ≤65 GHz

<–68 <–72 <–72

<–62 <–72 <–72

<–56 <–66 <–66

<–50 <–60 <–60

<–46 <–56 <–60

<–40 <–50 <–54

<–34 <–44 <–48

Residual FM (CW and Step Sweep modes, 50 Hz - 15 kHz BW):

ual FM (Hz RMS)

Resid

Frequency Range Option 3 Standard

≤8.4 GHz

>8.4 to 20 GHz <40 <220

>20 to ≤40 GHz

>40 to ≤65 GHz

<40 <120

<80 <440

<160 <880

Residual FM (Analog Sweep and Unlocked FM modes, 50 Hz - 15 kHz BW):

Resid ual FM (kHz RMS)

Frequency Range

0.01 to ≤20 GHz

>20 GHz to ≤40 GHz

>40 GHz to ≤65 GHz

Unlocked Narrow

FM mode

<5 <25

<10 <50

<20 <100

Unlocked Wide

FM mode or

Analog Sweep (typ.)

AM Noise Floor:

Typically <–145 dBm/Hz at 0 dBm output and offsets >5 MHz from carrier.

4

MG3690B

SSB Phase Noise

L(f ) dBc/Hz

10 GHz

100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz

10 MHz

–40

–50

–60

–70

–80

–90

–100

–110

–120

–130

–140

–150

Standard 
Performance

Ultra-Low 
Performance
(with Option 3)

Single-Sideband Phase Noise*

Single-Sideband Phase Noise (dBc/Hz):

Offset from Carrier

Frequency Range 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

.1 Hz to <10 MHz (Option 22)

≥0

0 MHz to <500 MHz (Option 4)

≥1

00 MHz to <2.2 GHz (Option 4)

≥5

0 MHz to <2 GHz (Option 5)

≥1

GHz to ≤6 GHz

≥2

>6 GHz to ≤10 GHz

>10 GHz to ≤20 GHz

>20 GHz to ≤40 GHz

40 GHz to ≤65 GHz

>

Single-Sideband Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) – Option 3:

requency Range

F

.1 Hz to <10 MHz (Option 22)

≥0

0 MHz to ≤15.625 MHz (Option 4)

≥1

15.625 MHz to ≤31.25 MHz (Option 4)

>

31.25 MHz to ≤62.5 MHz (Option 4)

>

>62.5 MHz to ≤125 MHz (Option 4)

>125 MHz to ≤250 MHz (Option 4)

>250 MHz to ≤500 MHz (Option 4)

>500 MHz to ≤1050 MHz (Option 4)

>1050 MHz to ≤2200 MHz (Option 4)

≥10 MHz to <2 GHz (Option 5)

≥2 GHz to ≤6 GHz

>6 GHz to ≤10 GHz

>10 GHz to ≤20 GHz

>20 GHz to ≤40 GHz

>40 GHz to ≤65 GHz

*Phase noise is specified and guaranteed only with internal reference. In External Reference mode, the phase noise of the external supplied reference, and the selected external

reference bandwidth, will dictate the instrument phase noise performance. Phase noise is not degraded when adding high power Option 15.

–90 –120 –130 –130

–94 –106 –104 –120

–82 –94 –92 –108

77

–

77

–

73

–

66

–

88

–

88

–

86

–

78

–

85

–

86

–

83

–

77

–

100

–

102

–

102

–

100

–

–60 –75 –72 –94

–54 –69 –64 –88

Offset from Carrier

1

0 Hz

00 Hz

1

1

kHz

0 kHz

1

00 kHz

1

–60 –90 –120 –130 –130 –130

–105 –126 –139 –142 –141 –145

–99 –120 –134 –137 –137 –145

–90 –114 –129 –136 –136 –144

–84 –108 –127 –135 –133 –144

–88 –102 –125 –132 –130 –143

–77 –99 –123 –125 –124 –142

–71 –93 –118 –121 –119 –138

–66 –86 –112 –115 –113 –135

–64 –83 –100 –102 –102 –111

–54 –77 –104 –108 –107 –130

–52 –73 –100 –107 –107 –128

–45 –68 –94 –102 –102 –125

–45 –63 –92 –98 –98 –119

–37 –57 –86 –92 –90 –113

1

MHz

ypical MG3690B single sideband phase

T

Standard and Ultra-Low per

formance with Option 3.

noise

10 GHz carrier.

at

5

RF Output

P

ower level specifications apply at 25 ±10˚C.

Maximum Leveled Output Power**:

odel Number Configuration Frequency Range

M

MG3691B

G3692B

M

G3693B

M

MG3694B

MG3695B

MG3696B

/opt 4 or 5

w

STD

/opt 4 or 5

w

TD

S

TD

S

/opt 4 or 5

w

STD
STD

TD

S

w/opt 4 or 5

TD

S

TD

S
STD

w/opt 4 or 5

STD

TD

S

w/opt 4 or 5

STD

TD

S

GHz)

(

* GHz

≤2

* to ≤10 GHz

≥2

≤2* GHz

≥2* to ≤10 GHz

0 to ≤20 GHz

>1

* GHz

≤2

2* to

0 GHz

≥

≤1

>10 to

≤20 GHz
≤30 GHz

>20 to

* GHz

≤2

≥2* to ≤10 GHz

10 to

0 GHz

>

≤2

20 to

0 GHz

>

≤4

* GHz

≤2

≥2* to ≤20 GHz

>20 to

≤50 GHz

* GHz

≤2

≤20 GHz

≥2* to

20 to

>

5 GHz

≤6

Maximum Leveled Output Power With Option 15 (High Power) Installed**:

odel Number Configuration Frequency Range

M

MG3691B

MG3692B

MG3693B

MG3694B

MG3695B

*2.2 GHz with Option 4

**For output power with Option 22, 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz coverage, derate all specifications by 2 dB

***Typical 60 to 65 GHz

w/opt 4 or 5
w/opt 4 or 5

w/o opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5
w/opt 4 or 5

w/o opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5
w/opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5

w/opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5
w/o opt 4 or 5

(GHz)

≤2* GHz

≥2* to ≤10 GHz

≥2 to ≤10 GHz

≤2* GHz

≥2* to ≤20 GHz

≥2 to ≤20 GHz

≤2* GHz

≥2* to ≤20 GHz

≤30 GHz

>20 to

≥2 to ≤20 GHz

≤30 GHz

>20 to

≤2* GHz

≥2* to ≤20 GHz

≤40 GHz

>20 to

≥2 to ≤20 GHz

≤40 GHz

>20 to

≤2 GHz

≥2 to ≤20 GHz

>20 to

≤40 GHz
≤50 GHz

>40 to

utput Power

O

dBm)

(

19.0

+
+19.0

19.0

+

19.0

+

17.0

+

15.0

+
+15.0
+12.0

6.0

+

+15.0

15.0

+

12.0

+

+6.0

+12.0
+10.0

3.0

+

+12.0
+10.0

3.0

+

utput Power

O

(dBm)

+19.0
+23.0
+25.0

+19.0
+21.0
+23.0

+17.0
+21.0
+17.0
+23.0
+19.0

+17.0
+21.0
+17.0
+23.0
+19.0

Not Available

+23.0
+19.0
+13.0

utput Power

O

ith Step

W

ttenuator (dBm)

A

18.0

+
+18.0

18.0

+

18.0

+

15.0

+

14.0

+
+14.0
+10.0

3.0

+

+14.0

14.0

+

10.0

+

+3.0

+10.0

+8.0

0.0

+

+10.0

+8.0

0.0**

+

Output Power

ith Step

W

Attenuator (dBm)

+18.0
+21.0
+23.0

+18.0
+19.0
+21.0

+16.0
+19.0
+15.0
+21.0
+17.0

+16.0
+19.0
+15.0
+21.0
+17.0

Not Available

+21.0
+17.0
+10.0

utput Power

O

ith Electronic

W

tep Attenuator (dBm)

S

15.0

+
+13.0

ot Available

N

ot Available

N

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

Output Power

ith Electronic

W

Step Attenuator (dBm)

+15.0
+16.0
+16.0

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

vailable

Not A

Minimum Leveled Output Power

Without an Attenuator: –5 dBm (–10 dBm typical)

With an Attenuator: –105 dBm (MG3691B, MG3692B, MG3693B, and MG3694B)

–95 dBm (MG3695B, and MG3696B)

With an Electronic Attenuator: –115 dBm (MG3691B)

Unleveled Output Power Range (typical)

Without an Attenuator: >40 dB below max power.

With an Attenuator: >130 dB below max power

6

.

Power Level Switching T

ime (to within specified accuracy)

Without Change in Step Attenuator: <3 ms typical

With Change in Step Attenuator: <20 ms typical

With Change in Electronic Step Attenuator: <3 ms typical. Power level changes

across –70 dB step will result in 20 ms delay

.

Step Attenuator (Option 2)

Adds a 10 dB/step attenuator, with 110 dB range on models ≤40 GHz, and 90 dB range on
models >40 GHz. Option 2E adds an electronic version with 120 dB range, only available on
an MG3691B. Option 2E is not available on units with Option 22, coverage down to 0.1 Hz.

32

30

28

26

24

22

20

18

16

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

MG3694B, 40 GHz

with High Power Option 15

Maximum Leveled Output Power (Typical)

Output Power Level (dBm)

Frequency (GHz)

Low End Frequency Coverage:

Options 2 and/or 22 

further reduce power.

Check the MG3695B 

power plot for typical 

step attenuator loss.

2 GHz Only, No Options 4 or 5

10 MHz, with Option 4 or 5

32

30

28

26

2

4

22

20

18

16

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

M

G3692B, 20 GHz

with High Power Option 15

M

aximum Leveled Output Power (Typical)

Output Power Level (dBm)

Frequency (GHz)

L

ow End Frequency Coverage:

2 GHz Only, No Options 4 or 5

10 MHz, with Option 4 or 5

O

ptions 2 and/or 22 
further reduce power.
Check the MG3695B 
power plot for typical 
step attenuator loss.

Accuracy and Flatness

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Frequency (GHz)

MG3695B, 50 GHz

with High Power Option 15

Maximum Leveled Output Power (Typical)

Low End Frequency Coverage:

Coverage below 2 GHz 
with Options 4 or 5 
is not available on an 
MG3695B+15 
(high power option)

STD, Without Step Attenuator

With Step Attenuator Option 2

30

28

26

24

20

22

18

16

12

14

10

Output Power Level (dBm)

Accuracy specifies the total worst case accuracy. Flatness is included within the
accuracy specification.

Step Sweep and CW Modes:

ttenuation

A

Below

ax Power

M

ccuracy:

A

-25 dB

0

5-60 dB

2

0-100 dB

6

latness:

F

-25 dB

0

5-60 dB

2

0-100 dB

6

≤4

1.0 dB

±

1.0 dB

±

1.0 dB

±

0.8 dB

±

0.8 dB

±

0.8 dB

±

0**

*Typical

**Accuracy and Flatness with high power Option 15, is ±1.5 dB.

Analog Sweep Mode (typical):

Attenuation

Below

ax Power

M

.01-0.05

0

Accuracy:
0-12 dB ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB ±3.0 dB

2-30 dB

1
30-60 dB ±4

3.5 dB

±

.0 dB

60-122 dB ±5.0 dB ±5.0 dB ±6.2 dB ±7.2 dB

latness:

F
0-12 dB ±2

.0 dB
12-30 dB ±3.5 dB ±3.5 dB ±4.1 dB ±5.1 dB
30-60 dB ±4.0 dB ±4.0 dB ±4.6 dB ±5.6 dB
60-122 dB ±5.0 dB ±5.0 dB ±5.2 dB ±6.2 dB

Typical MG3692B maximum available output power

requency (GHz)

F

0-50

4

1.5 dB

±

1.5 dB

±

2.5 dB*

±

1.1 dB

±

1.1 dB

±

2.1 dB*

±

requency (GHz)

F

.05-20

0

3.5 dB

±

.0 dB

±4

.0 dB

±2

0-60

5

1.5 dB

±

3.5 dB*

±

3.5 dB*

±

1.1 dB

±

3.1 dB*

±

3.1 dB*

±

0-40

2

4.6 dB

±

.2 dB

±5

.0 dB

±2

0-65

6

1.5 dB

±

N
N

1.1 dB

±

N
N

0-65

4

5.6 dB

±
±6

±2

/A
/A

/A
/A

.2 dB

.5 dB

Other Output Power Specifications

Output Units: Output units selectable as either dBm or mV. Selection of mV

ssumes 50

a

O

utput Power Resolution:

Source Impedance: 50Ω nominal
Source SWR (Internal Leveling): <2.0 typical
Power Level Stability with Temperature: 0.04 dB/deg C typical

Level Offset: Offsets the displayed power level to establish a new reference level.
Output On/Off: Toggles the RF output between an Off and On state. During the Off

state, the RF oscillator is turned off. The On or Off state is indicated by two LEDs
located below the OUTPUT ON/OFF key on the front panel.

RF On/Off Between Frequency Steps: System menu selection of RF On or

RF Off during frequency switching in CW, Step Sweep, and List Sweep modes.

RF On/Off During Retrace: System menu selection of RF On or

RF Off during retrace.

Internal Leveling: Power is leveled at the output connector in all modes.

E

xternal Leveling:

External Detector: Levels output power at a remote detector location. Accepts a

positive or negative 0.5 mV to 500 mV input signal from the remote detector. L1
adjusts the input signal range to an optimum value. BNC connector, rear panel.

External Power Meter: Levels output power at a remote power meter location.

Accepts a ±1V full scale input signal from the remote power meter. L1 adjusts
the input signal range to an optimum value. BNC connector, rear panel.

External Leveling Bandwidth: 30 kHz typical in Detector mode.

0.7 Hz typical in Power Meter mode.

User Level Flatness Correction:

ad. All data entry and display are in the selected units.

Ω lo

0.01 dB or 0.001 mV

Number of points: 2 to 801 points per table
Number of tables: 5 available
Entry modes: GPIB power meter or computed data

CW Power Sweep

Range: Sweeps between any two power levels at a single CW frequency.
Resolution: 0.01 dB/step (Log) or 0.001 mV (Linear)

Accuracy: Same as CW power accuracy.
Log/Linear Sweep: Power sweep selectable as either log or linear. Log sweep

is in dB; linear sweep is in mV.

Step Size: User-controlled, 0.01 dB (Log) or 0.001 mV (Linear) to the full power

range of the instrument.

Step Dwell Time: Variable from 1 ms to 99 seconds. If the sweep crosses a step

attenuator setting, there will be a sweep dwell of approximately 20 ms to allow
setting of the step attenuator.

Sweep Frequency/Step Power

A power level step occurs after each frequency sweep. Power level remains constant
for the length of time required to complete each sweep.

Internal Power Monitor (Option 8)

Sensors: Compatible with Anritsu 560-7, 5400-71, or 6400-71 series detectors.

Rear panel input.

Range: +16 dBm to –35 dBm
Accuracy: ±1 dBm, (+16 to –10 dBm)

Resolution: 0.1 dBm minimum

±2 dBm, (–10 to –35 dBm)

Typical MG3694B maximum available output power

Typical MG3695B maximum available output power

7

Modulation

Frequency/Phase Modulation (Option 12)

Option 12 adds frequency and phase modulation, driven externally via a rear panel BNC
c

onnector, 50

Modulation is not available <10 MHz with Option 22.

For the most accurate FM and
When verifying FM and
Measured residual FM effects must be subtracted from modulation meter measurements.

F

requency Modulation:

Ω.

For internal modulation, add LF Generator Option 23. Frequency/Phase

ΦM measurements, Bessel Null methods are used.

ΦM, the use of the “carrier null” technique is recommended.

arameter

P

Deviation

Bandwidth (3 dB)

Flatness Locked Rate= 10 kHz to 1 MHz ±1 dB relative to 100 kHz

Accuracy

Incidental AM

Harmonic Distortion Locked 10 MHz Rate, ±1 MHz Dev. <1% Rate = 10 kHz, Dev.= ±(1 MHz)/n <1%

External Sensitivity

odes

M

Locked Rate= 1 kHz to 8 MHz

ocked Low-noise

L

Unlocked Narrow Rate= DC to 8 MHz ±10 MHz/n

nlocked Wide

U

ocked

L

Locked Low-noise 30 kHz to 10 MHz

Unlocked Narrow DC to 10 MHz

Unlocked Wide DC to 100 Hz DC to 100 Hz

Locked and Low-noise

Unlocked Narrow

Locked and Low-noise

Unlocked Narrow

Locked

Locked Low-noise

Unlocked Narrow

Unlocked Wide

onditions

C

for all Frequencies other than <2.2 GHz with Option 4 for Frequencies <2.2 GHz with Option 4

ate= 50 kHz to 8 MHz

R

ate= DC to 100 Hz

R

1 MHz Rate, ±1 MHz Dev. <2% typical

1 MHz Rate, ±1 MHz Dev. <2% typical

(±1V maximum input)

Frequency Generator Multiplication/Division Ratios:

requency Range

F

10 MHz (Option 22)

<

0 to ≤15.625 MHz (Option 4)

≥1

15.625 to ≤31.25 MHz (Option 4)

>

31.25 to ≤62.5 MHz (Option 4)

>

62.5 to ≤125 MHz (Option 4)

>

125 to ≤250 MHz (Option 4)

>

250 to ≤500 MHz (Option 4)

>

500 to ≤1050 MHz (Option 4)

>
>1050 to ≤2200 MHz (Option 4)
>10 to ≤2000 MHz (Option 5)
>2 to ≤20 GHz
>20 to ≤40 GHz
>40 to ≤65 GHz

pecifications

S

[Lesser of 10 MHz or 300 *

±

(mod rate)]/n

[Lesser of 10 MHz or

±

3 * (mod rate)]/n

100 MHz/n

±

kHz to 10 MHz

1

±(10 kHz/V to 20 MHz/V)/n

±(100 kHz/V to 100 MHz/V)/n

″
″

onditions

C

ate = 1 kHz to (Lesser of

R
8 MHz or 0.03 * Fcarrier)

Rate = 50 kHz to (Lesser of

8 MHz or 0.03 * Fcarrier)

Rate = DC to (Lesser of
MHz or 0.03 * Fcarrier)

8

ate = DC to 100 Hz

R

Rate = 10 kHz to (Lesser of

1 MHz or 0.01 * Fcarrier)

Rate and Dev.= Lesser of
1 MHz or 0.01 * Fcarrier

Rate and Dev.= Lesser of 1 MHz

or 0.01 * Fcarrier

(±1Vpk maximum input)

D

odulation not available

m

1

3

±(100 kHz/V to 100 MHz/V)/n

ivide Ratio, n

56

2

28

1

64
32
16

8
4
2
1
1
/2

1

/4

1

pecifications

S

[Lesser of 10 MHz or

±

300 * (mod rate)]/n
[Lesser of 10 MHz or

±

3 * (mod rate)]/n

±(10 MHz)/n

(100 MHz)/n

±

kHz to (Lesser of 10 MHz or

0.03 * Fcarrier)

0 kHz to (Lesser of 8 MHz or

.03 * Fcarrier)

0

DC to (Lesser of 10 MHz or

0.03 * Fcarrier)

±1 dB relative to 100 kHz

<2% typical

<2% typical

±(10 kHz/V to 20 MHz/V)/n

″
″

Phase Modulation:

Parameter Modes Conditions Specifications Conditions Specifications

for all Frequencies other than <2.2 GHz with Option 4 for Frequencies <2.2 GHz with Option 4

Deviation

Bandwidth (3 dB)

Flatness

Accuracy Narrow and Wide

External Sensitivity

Narrow Rate= DC to 8 MHz

Wide Rate= DC to 1 MHz

Narrow DC to 10 MHz

Wide DC to 1 MHz

Narrow Rate= DC to 1 MHz ±1 dB relative to 100 kHz

Wide Rate= DC to 500 kHz ±1 dB relative to 100 kHz

100 kHz Internal or

Narrow

Wide

1Vpk External, sine

1V maximum input)

±

(

± [Lesser of 3 rad or

(5 MHz/mod rate)]/n

±[Lesser of 400 rad or
(10 MHz/mod rate)]/n

10%

(0.0025 rad/V to 5 rad/V)/n

±
±(0.25 rad/V to 500 rad/V)/n

Rate = DC to (Lesser of

8 MHz or 0.03 * Fcarrier)

Rate = DC to (Lesser of

1 MHz or 0.03 * Fcarrier)

Rate = DC to (Lesser of 1 MHz

or 0.01 * Fcarrier)

Rate = DC to (Lesser of 500 kHz

or 0.01 * Fcarrier)

100 kHz Internal or
1Vpk External, sine

1Vpk maximum input)

±

(

8

±[Lesser of 3 rad or

(5 MHz/mod rate)]/n

±[Lesser of 400 rad or
(10 MHz/mod rate)]/n

DC to (Lesser of 10 MHz or

0.03 * Fcarrier)

DC to (Lesser of 1 MHz or

0.03 * Fcarrier)

±1 dB relative to 100 kHz rate

±1 dB relative to 100 kHz rate

10%

(0.0025 rad/V to 5 rad/V)/n

±
±(0.25 rad/V to 500 rad/V)/n

Amplitude Modulation (Option 14)

All amplitude modulation specifications apply at 50% depth, 1 kHz rate, with RF level set
6 dB below maximum specified leveled output power, unless otherwise noted. Amplitude
Modulation is not available <10 MHz with Option 22.

A

M Depth (typical):0-90% linear; 20 dB log

AM Bandwidth (3 dB):

DC to 50 kHz minimum
DC to 100 kHz typical

Flatness (DC to 10 kHz rates): ±0.3 dB

Accuracy: Reading ±5%

Distortion: <5% typical

Incidental Phase Modulation (30% depth, 10 kHz rate):

<0.2 radians typical

E

xternal AM Input:Log AM or Linear AM input, rear-panel BNC, 50

Ω i

nput

impedance. For internal modulation, add LF Generator Option 23.

Sensitivity:

L

C

og AM:

ontinuously variable from 0 dB per volt to 25 dB per volt.

Linear AM: Continuously variable from 0% per volt to 100% per volt.

Maximum Input: ±1Vpk

LF Generator (Option 23)

Two internal waveform generators are added, one providing a frequency or phase
modulating signal and the other an amplitude modulating signal. This Low Frequency
(LF) Generator option can only be ordered in combination with either FM/

ΦM or AM

options, 12 and 14 respectively.

Waveforms: Sinusoid, square-wave, triangle, positive ramp, negative ramp, Gaussian
noise, uniform noise. (Check Option 10 for User-Defined)

Rate:

0.1 Hz to 1 MHz sinusoidal

0.1 Hz to 100 kHz square-wave, triangle, ramps

Resolution: 0.1 Hz

Accuracy: Same as instrument timebase

Output: Two BNC connectors on the rear panel, FM/ΦM OUT and AM OUT

Pulse Modulation (Option 13)

Pulse modulation specifications apply at maximum rated power, unless otherwise noted.
Pulse modulation is not available <10 MHz with Option 22.

On/Off Ratio: >80 dB (>70 dB with high power Option 15)

Minimum Leveled Pulse Width:

100 ns, ≥2 GHz
1 µs, <2 GHz

Minimum Unleveled Pulse Width: <10 ns

Level Accuracy Relative to CW (100 Hz to 1 MHz PRF):

0.5 dB,

±
±1.0 dB, <1 µs pulse width

Pulse Delay (typical): 50 ns in External Mode

PRF Range:

DC to 10 MHz, unleveled
100 Hz to 5 MHz, leveled

À

À

µs pulse width

≥1

requency

F

ange

R

0 to <31.25 MHz

≥1

Opt. 4)

(

1.25 to <125 MHz

≥3

Opt. 4)

(

25 to <500 MHz

≥1

Opt. 4)

(

00 to <2200 MHz

≥5

(Opt. 4)

0 to <1000 MHz

≥1

(Opt. 5)

≥1 to <2 GHz

(Opt. 5)

≥2 to 65 GHz

Rise and Fall

ime

T

10% to 90%)

(

400 ns* 33%* 40 ns* ±70 mV*

90 ns* 22%* 12 ns* ±130 mV*

33 ns* 11%* 12 ns* ±70 mV*

5 ns

1

5 ns, 10 ns*

1

0 ns, 5 ns*

1

Ã

10 ns, 5 ns*

vershoot

O

0%

1

0%

1

0%

1

10%

Á

ulse Width

P

ompression

C

ideo

V

eedthrough

F

2 ns*

1

ns*

8

ns*

8

8 ns* ±10 mV*

15 mV*

±

15 mV*

±

15 mV*

±

External Input: Rear-panel BNC. For internal modulation, add Pulse Generator Option 24

Drive Level: TTL compatible input

Input Logic: Positive-true or negative-true, selectable from modulation menu.

Pulse Generator (Option 24)

Pulse Generator option is not available without Pulse Modulation Option 13.

Modes: Singlet, doublet, triplet, quadruplet

Triggers: Free-run, triggered, gated, delayed, triggered with delay, swept-delay

Inputs/Outputs: Video pulse and sync out, rear-panel BNC connectors

Selectable Clock Rate

Parameter

Pulse Width 25 ns to 419 ms 100 ns to 1.6 s

Pulse Period

Variable Delay

Resolution 25 ns 100 ns

Accuracy 10 ns (5 ns typical) 10 ns (5 ns typical)

À 2.2 GHz with Option 4, DDC
Á For 50 and 65 GHz units, overshoot >40 GHz is 20% typical at rated power.
 Period must be longer than the sum of delay and width by 5 clock cycles minimum.
à Rise time and Pulse Width Compression, >20 GHz, degrades by 2 ns, with

* Typical

Â

Singlet 0 to 419 ms 0 to 1.6 s
Doublet 100 ns to 419 ms 300 ns to 1.6 s
Triplet 100 ns to 419 ms 300 ns to 1.6 s
Quadruplet 100 ns to 419 ms 300 ns to 1.6

High Power Option 15.

40 MHz 10 MHz

250 ns to 419 ms 600 ns to 1.6 s

s

9

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1.5

-1.5

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MG3681A

MG3690B

Carrier Frequency = 38.000 GHz

RF

IF

LO

IF Up-Conversion (Option 7)

Option 7 adds an internal mixer that can be used for the generic up-conversion of
an IF signal. The mixer’s RF, LO, and IF ports are made available at the rear panel of
the MG3690B, via three female K-Connectors. The typical application will feed the
MG3690B microwave output, which can be moved to the rear panel via option 9K,
to the mixer’s LO port. An external IF signal will be fed to the mixer’s IF port. The
new up-converted signal will be available at the mixer’s RF port.

Mixer Type Double Balanced
RF, LO Range 1 to 40 GHz
IF Range DC to 700 MHz
Conversion Loss 10 dB Typical
Max Power into any Port 30 dBm
Isolation, RF to LO 23 dB
LO Drive Level (recommended) +10 to +13 dBm

nput P

I

dB

1

+3 dBm Typical

The IF Up-Conversion option is particularly useful to create a microwave frequency
IQ-modulated signal. Lower frequency IQ-modulated RF sources are readily
available, such as the Anritsu MG3681A. Option 7’s IF input can be used to feed in
an IQ-modulated signal from an MG3681A, up-converting it to as high as 40 GHz
with an MG3694B. A typical setup is shown below.

User-Defined Modulation Waveform Software (Option 10)

An external software package provides the ability to download user-defined
waveforms into the internal LF Generator’s (Option 23) memory. The MG3690B
provides as standard with the LF Generator sinusoidal, square-wave, triangle,
positive ramp, Gaussian noise, and uniform noise waveforms.

Two look-up tables of 65,536 points can be used to generate two pseudo-random
waveforms, one for amplitude modulation and the other for frequency or phase
modulation. The download files are simple space-delimited text files containing
integer numbers between 0 and 4095, where 0 corresponds to the minimum
modulation level and 4095 the maximum.

In addition to the capability of downloading custom waveforms, the software offers
a virtual instrument modulation panel. Custom modulation setups with user
waveforms can be stored for future use. For IFF signal simulation, the internal
generators can be synchronized. They can also be disconnected from the internal
modulators, making the low frequency waveforms available at the rear panel for
external purposes.

can Modulation (Option 20)

S

Option 20 adds a microwave linearly controlled attenuator to provide deep AM
capability. This modulator is inserted outside the leveling loop but before the
optional step alternator. It is switched in and out of the RF path. Scan modulation
is driven externally only.

One application of this feature is storing an antenna pattern wave form in memory
and using it to feed the external input to the scan modulator, Option 20.

requency Range

F

ttenuation Range

A

latness/Accuracy

F

Step Response
Sensitivity –10 dB/V

odulation Bandwidth

M

Insertion Loss < 6 dB (when engaged)

nput

I

to 18 GHz

2

to 60 dB

0

1.5 dB/±1.5 dB, 0 to 40 dB

±
±3 dB/±2 dB, 40 to 60 dB

1

<

µs

20 kHz (small signal)
5 kHz (large signal)

Rear Panel BNC connector
High Impedance

10

IF Up-Conversion Application and Setup

mmW Frequency Coverage

Millimeter Wave Multipliers1- 63850 series

Option 18 recommended for DC bias.)

(

63850 series external, waveguide output, multipliers are available for banded frequency
coverage up to 325 GHz.

These external multipliers require at a minimum an MG3692B, with 20 GHz coverage. The
output power required to drive the modules is +10 dBm. They can be powered up by an
external power supply (+12Vdc, 1.5A typ.) using the supplied double banana power cord.
It is recommended to purchase an MG3690B with option 18, which adds the capability to
bias these modules without the need of an additional power supply. It adds a rear panel
Twinax connector that supplies the proper DC bias for these modules, and a cable to power
them up. Option 18 is not available with options 7 and 15.

6

3850 series multipliers have a saturated, unleveled, output power, yet their inherent
flatness is exceptional. Modulating the input drive will indeed modulate the output, except
for the case of Amplitude Modulation. Since the output is saturated, Amplitude Modulation
is not recommended with these mmW modules. Frequency and Phase Modulation is
possible, but the achieved deviation will be multiplied based on the multiplication factor of
t

he module. Pulse modulation is also possible, with even sharper rise and fall times than

the input. All modulation performances are not specified.

For ease of operation, the MG3690B allows the user to enter a frequency scaling factor,
the module's multiplication factor, which will be used only for purposes of displaying the
p

roper frequency at the output of the mmW module, on the MG3690B's front panel display.

M

G3690B with 63850 Series Millimeter Wave Multiplier

Multiplier p/n

1

63850-15 63850-12 63850-10 63850-08 63850-06 63850-05 63850-03

Frequency 50-75 GHz 60-90 GHz 75-110 GHz 90-140 GHz 110-170 GHz 140-220 GHz 220-325 GHz

Waveguide Output WR-15 WR-12 WR-10 WR-08 WR-06 WR-05 WR-03

2

Flange

Output Power

(typical)

Output Flatness (typ.)

(Unleveled)

(008) (009) (010) (M08) (M06) (M05) (M03)

+8 dBm +6 dBm +5 dBm –5 dBm –13 dBm –15 dBm

3

–25 dBm

±2 dB ±2 dB ±3 dB –– –– –– ––

Output Match >12 dB >12 dB >12 dB >12 dB >12 dB >12 dB 6 dB (typical)

Multiplication

Factor (m)

x4 x6 x6 x8 x12 x12 x18

Input Frequency 12.5-18.75 GHz 10.0-15.0 GHz 12.5-18.4 GHz 11.2-17.5 GHz 9.1-14.2 GHz 11.6-18.4 GHz 12.2-18.1 GHz

Frequency Accuracy (LO Synthesizer's Accuracy x m)

Frequency Resolution (LO Synthesizer's Resolution x m)

Harmonics & Spurious –15 dBc (typ.)

Input Power Required +10 dBm

RF Input Connector SMA (female)

DC Power 12 Vdc, 1.5A (double banana power cord included) Option 18 is recommended on the synthesizer

, to supply the necessar

y bias.

Dimensions 120 mm x 110 mm x 70 mm (not including feet or interfaces)

Weight <1 kg

Temperature +20˚C to +30˚C

1

These mmW modules are produced by OML Inc. (Oleson Microwave Labs), co-located in Morgan Hill, Ca, with mutual collaborative experiences over many years.
For detailed and up-to-date specifications, please call OML, Inc. or visit their website at www.oml-mmw.com.

2

Waveguide output flanges are per MIL.F-3922/67B-(xxx)

3

Power rolls off from –15 dBm at 200 GHz, to –25 dBm typical at 200 GHz.

4

Output power is estimated.

4

11

Inputs and Outputs

Input/Output Connectors

Nomenclature Type** Location

XT ALC IN

E

F OUTPUT* (Option 9)

R

10 MHz REF IN BNC Rear Panel

10 MHz REF OUT BNC Rear Panel

ORIZ OUT

H

FC IN

E

UX I/O

A

ERIAL I/O

S

IEEE-488 GPIB Type 57 Rear Panel

mmW/BIAS* (Option 18) Twinax Rear Panel

RF, LO, IF* (Option 7) K Connector (female) 3x Rear Panel

ULSE TRIG IN (Option 13)

P

ULSE SYNC OUT (Option 24)

P

ULSE VIDEO OUT (Option 24)

P

M IN (Option 14)

A

FM/ΦM IN (Option 12)

AM OUT (Option 23) BNC Rear Panel

FM/FM OUT (Option 23) BNC Rear Panel

SCAN MOD IN* (Option 20) BNC Rear Panel

OWER MONITOR IN* (Option 8)

P

*Options (7 & 18), (7 & 20), (8 & 9) are mutually exclusive, as they share the same rear panel space.

**Connectors may be available but not active, if option is not ordered.

Connector (female) fmax ≤40 GHz
Connector (female) fmax ≥40 GHz

V

NC

B

NC

B

NC

B

5 pin D-type

2

J45

R

NC

B

NC

B

NC

B

NC

B

BNC Rear Panel

ustom

C

ear Panel

R

Standard-Front Panel

ption 9-Rear Panel

O

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

ear Panel

R

MG3690B Rear Panel

12

EXT ALC IN

Provides for leveling the RF output signal externally with
e

ither a detector or power meter. Signal requirements are

shown in the RF Output specifications.

RF OUTPUT

Provides for RF output from 50Ω source impedance.
K Connector, female. Option 9 moves the RF Output
connector to the rear panel.

10 MHz REF IN

Accepts an external 10 MHz ±100 Hz, 0 to +20 dBm
time-base signal. Automatically disconnects
t

he internal high-stability time-base option, if installed.

50Ω impedance.

10 MHz REF OUT

P

rovides a 1Vp-p, AC coupled, 10 MHz signal derived

from the internal frequency standard. 50

HORIZ OUT (Horizontal Sweep Output)

P

rovides 0V at beginning and +10V at end of sweep,
regardless of sweep width. In CW mode, the voltage
is proportional to frequency between 0V at low end
and +10V at the high end of range. In CW mode, if
CW RAMP is enabled, a repetitive, 0V to +10V ramp
is provided.

EFC IN

Provides the capability to frequency modulate the internal
crystal oscillator, allowing phase locking the synthesizer
inside an external lock loop. Specifications on page 2.

Ω impedance.

AUX I/O (Auxiliary Input/Output)

Provides for most of the rear panel BNC connections
t

hrough a single, 25-pin, D type connector. Supports
master-slave operation with another synthesizer or
allows for a single-cable interface with the Model
56100A Scalar Network Analyzer and other Anritsu
instruments. (see figure below)

SERIAL I/O (Serial Input/Output)

Provides access to RS-232 terminal ports to support
s

ervice and calibration functions and master-slave

operations.

IEEE-488 GPIB

P

rovides input/output connections for the

General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB).

mmW BIAS

P

rovides the bias for the external waveguide multipliers

for coverage up to 325 GHz.

RF, LO, IF

P

rovides access to an internal IF up-conversion mixer,

Option 7.

PULSE TRIG IN

Accepts an external TTL compatible signal to pulse
modulate the RF output signal or to trigger or to gate
the o

ptional internal pulse generator

Option 13, Pulse Modulation.

PULSE SYNC OUT

Provides a TTL compatible signal, synchronized to the
internal pulse modulation output, Option 24.

. Av

ailable with

PULSE VIDEO OUT

Provides a video modulating signal from the internal
p

ulse generator, Option 24.

AM IN

Accepts an external signal to amplitude modulate the
RF output signal, Option 14. 50

FM/ΦM IN

A

ccepts an external signal to frequency or phase
modulate the RF output signal, Option 12.
50

Ω impedance.

AM OUT

Provides the amplitude modulation waveform from the
internal LF generator, Option 23.

FM/ΦM OUT

Provides the frequency or phase modulation waveform
from the internal LF generator, Option 23.

SCAN MOD IN

Accepts an external signal to scan modulate the
RF output signal, Option 20. High Impedance.

POWER MONITOR IN

Accepts an external detector for power monitoring,
Option 8.

Ω impedance.

Aux I/O pins:

1. Horizontal Output
Chassis Ground

2.

3. Sequential Sync Output
Low Alternate Enable Output

4.

5. Marker Output
Retrace Blanking Output

6.

7. Low Alternate Sweep Output
Chassis Ground

8.

9. ­Sweep Dwell Output

10.

11. Lock Status Output
Penlift

12.

13. External Trigger Input

25-pin, D type connector

14. V/GHz Output
End-of-Sweep Input

15.

16. End-of-Sweep Output

-

17.

18. Sweep Dwell Input

-

19.

20. Bandswitch Blanking Output
Master Reset

21.

22. Horizontal Sweep Input
Horizontal Sweep Input Return

23.

24. Chassis Ground

25.

y Sequencing Input

Memor

13

Ordering Information

Options and Accessories

Models

MG3691B

MG3692B

MG3693B

MG3694B

MG3695B

MG3696B

2 – 10 GHz Signal Generator
2 – 20 GHz Signal Generator
2 – 30 GHz Signal Generator
2 – 40 GHz Signal Generator
2 – 50 GHz Signal Generator

2 – 65 GHz Signal Generator
(operational to 67 GHz)

MG3690B/1A

MG3690B/1B

MG3690B/2X

MG3690B/2E

MG3690B/3

MG3690B/4

MG3690B/5

MG3690B/6

MG3690B/7

MG3690B/8

MG3690B/9X

MG3690B/10

MG3690B/12

MG3690B/13X*

MG3690B/14

MG3690B/15X

MG3690B/16

MG3690B/17

MG3690B/18

MG3690B/20

MG3690B/22

MG3690B/23

MG3690B/24*

MG3690B/25X*

Rack Mount with slides – Rack mount kit containing a set of track slides (90 degree tilt capability), mounting ears, and front panel
handles to let the instrument be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Rack Mount without slides – Modifies rack mounting hardware to install unit in a console that has mounting shelves. Includes mounting
ears and front panel handles.

Mechanical Step Attenuator – Adds a 10 dB/step attenuator. Rated RF output power is reduced. (This option comes in different versions,
b

ased on instrument configuration.)

Electronic Step Attenuator – Adds a 10 dB/step electronic attenuator with a 120 dB range for the MG3691B. Rated RF output power
isreduced. (Not available with Option 20 or 22.)

Ultra Low Phase Noise, main band – Adds new modules to significantly reduce SSB phase noise.
10 MHz to 2.2 GHz RF coverage, Ultra-Low Phase Noise version – Uses a digital down converter to significantly reduce

SSB phase noise (not available with MG3695B with Option 15).

10 MHz to 2 GHz RF coverage – Uses an analog down converter (not available with MG3695B with Option 15).
Analog Sweep Capability – (limited to ≥500 MHz when used with Option 4.)

IF Up-Conversion – Adds an internal 40 GHz mixer for up-converting an IF signal. (Not available with MG3695B, MG3696B, or
with Options 18 or 20.)

Power Monitor – Adds internal power measurement capability. (Not available with Option 9.)

Rear Panel Output – Moves the RF output connector to the rear panel. (This option comes in different versions, based on instrument
configuration.) (Not available with Option 8.)

User-Defined Modulation Waveform Software – External software package provides the ability to download user-defined waveforms
into the memory of the internal waveform generator, serially or via GPIB. External PC and an instrument with LF Generator,
Option 23, are required.

Frequency and Phase Modulation – External, via a rear panel BNC connector. For internal modulation capability, requires additionally
LF Generator, Option 23.

Pulse Modulation – External, via a rear panel BNC connector. For internal modulation capability, requires additionally Pulse Generator,
Option 24. (This option comes in different versions, based on instrument configuration.)

Amplitude Modulation – External, via a rear panel BNC connector. For internal modulation capability, requires additionally LF Generator,
Option 23.

High Power – Adds high-power RF components to the instrument to increase its output power level.
(This option comes in different versions, based on instrument configuration, not available on MG3696B)

High Stability Time Base – Adds an ovenized, 10 MHz crystal oscillator as a high-stability time base.
Delete Front Panel – Deletes the front panel for use in remote control applications where a front panel display and keyboard control are

not needed. (Only available with Options 1A or 1B)
mmW Bias Output – Adds a rear panel BNC T

. Includes DC bias cable. (Not available with Option 7 or 15x)

separately

Scan Modulation – Adds an internal Scan modulator for simulating high-depth amplitude modulated signals. Requires an external
modulating signal input capability. (Not available on models MG3693B, MG3694B, MG3695B, MG3696B, or with Options 2E, 7, or 22.)

0.1 Hz to 10 MHz Audio coverage – Uses a DDS for coverage down to approximately DC. When adding Option 22, the output power is
derated by
(Not available without Option 4 or 5, or with Option 20 or 2E)

LF Generator – Provides modulation waveforms for

Pulse Generator – Provides pulse waveforms for internal Pulse Modulation. (Not available without Option 13.)
Analog Modulation Suite – For ease of ordering and package pricing, this option bundles Options 12, 13, 14, 23 and 24, offering internal

and external AM, FM,

dB. The frequency resolution below 10 MHz is 0.02 Hz. No modulation is available in the 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz band.

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ΦM, and Pulse Modulation. (This option comes in different versions , based on instrument configuration.)

winax connector required to bias the 63850 series millimeter wave source modules, sold

internal AM, FM, or

ΦM. (Not available without Option 12 or 14.)

Pulse Modulation per

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licenses, please consult with your Anritsu sales representative.

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formance is controlled by United States Export Control regulations, >31.8 GHz. For Pulse

Modulation solutions that do not require export

illimeter Wave Accessories

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(Option 18 recommended for DC bias)

63850-15 50-75 GHz V band Multiplier Source Module, WR-15

63850-12 60-90 GHz E band Multiplier Source Module, WR-12

63850-10 75-110 GHz W band Multiplier Source Module, WR-10

63850-08 90-140 GHz F band Multiplier Source Module, WR-08

63850-06 110-170 GHz D band Multiplier Source Module, WR-06

63850-05 140-220 GHz G band Multiplier Source Module, WR-05

63850-03 220-325 GHz H band Multiplier Source Module, WR-03

806-121 SMA male-male flexible cable, 90 cm (3 ft) (could be used to connect the MG3690B output to the module's LO input)

Accessories

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4RKNF50

ND36329 MASTER/SLAVE interface cable set

760-212A Transit case (16 kg, 66 cm x 41 cm x 81 cm, roll-away on four wheels)

2300-469 IVI Driver, includes LabView®driver

806-97

D

C to 20 GHz, Ruggedized Type N female adapter for units with a K connector output

Aux I/O Cable, 25 pin to BNC: Provides BNC
Retrace Blanking, Sweep Dwell In, V/GHz, Horizontal Out.

access to Aux I/O Data Lines: Sequential Sync, Marker Out, Bandswitch Blanking,

Upgrades

Economical upgrades are available to upgrade any model to any higher performing model. Consult Anritsu for details.

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Canada (800) ANRITSU Japan 81 (46) 223-1111 Jarvis Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
South America 55 (21) 2527-6922 Asia-Pacific (852) 2301-4980 http://www.us.anritsu.com

Europe 44 (0) 1582-433433

Microwave Measurement Division

11410-00344 Rev. B

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