Atec MG3710A User Manual

Data SheetData Sheet

MG3710A

Vector Signal Generator

100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
100 kHz to 4.0 GHz
100 kHz to 6.0 GHz

Contents

Denitions, Conditions of Specications ................................................................................ 3

Frequency .............................................................................................................................. 4

Output Level .......................................................................................................................... 5

ATT Hold ................................................................................................................................ 9

Output Connector .................................................................................................................. 9

Maximum Reverse Input Power ............................................................................................ 9

Signal Purity .......................................................................................................................... 9

Analog Modulation ................................................................................................................. 16

Vector Modulation .................................................................................................................. 18

Arbitrary Waveform Generator ............................................................................................... 32

AWGN Generation Function .................................................................................................. 33

Sweep/List Function .............................................................................................................. 33

BER Measurement Function ................................................................................................. 34

Connector .............................................................................................................................. 35

Display ................................................................................................................................... 36

General .................................................................................................................................. 36

Denitions

Typical (typ.)

Performance not warranted. Must products meet typical performance.

Nominal (nom.)

Values not warranted. Included to facilitate application of product.

Measured (meas)

Performance not warranted. Data actually measured by randomly selected measuring instruments.

Conditions of Specications

The conditions are as follows unless specied otherwise.

CW/Modulation Mode

After 30-minute warm-up (at constant ambient temperature)
Pulse Modulation: Off
ATT Hold: Off
Optimize S/N Mode: Off

: f > 2.7 GHz: Use MG3710A-034/036, MG3710A-064/066

∗

f > 4 GHz: Use MG3710A-036, MG3710A-066

Modulation Mode only

Waveform pattern RMS value: At RMSw (Linear value) and each combination less than following ranges:

–3.00 dB ≤ RMSnom ≤ +3.00 dB

RMSnom = 20•log (RMSw/4628) (16-bit Data)
RMSnom = 20•log (RMSw/2314) (15-bit Data)
RMSnom = 20•log (RMSw/1157) (14-bit Data)

after CAL

: Applies to MG3710A-062/064/066

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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]

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.
Resolution: 0.01 deg.

Switching Speed

≤600 µs
(Time from trigger input to nal frequency ±0.1 ppm or within 100 Hz when executing List function at frequency of >187.5 MHz)

Internal Reference Oscillator

without MG3710A-001/002

Aging rate: ±1 × 10–6/year
Temperature characteristics: ±2.5 × 10–6 (5° to 45°C)

with MG3710A-001

Start-up characteristics: 23°C, Referenced to frequency at 24 hours after power-on

Aging rate: ±1 × 10
Temperature characteristics: ±2 × 10–9 (5° to 45°C)

with MG3710A-002

Start-up characteristics: 23°C, Referenced to frequency at 24 hours after power-on

Aging rate: ±1 × 10–7/year
Temperature characteristics: ±2 × 10–8 (5° to 45°C)

±1 × 10–9 (7.5 minutes after power-on)

–10

/month

±5 × 10–7 (2 minutes after power-on)
±5 × 10–8 (5 minutes after power-on)

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Output Level

Setting Range

without MG3710A-043/073

–110 to +17 dBm [without MG3710A-041/042], [without MG3710A-071/072]
–110 to +30 dBm [with MG3710A-041, without MG3710A-042], [with MG3710A-071, without MG3710A-072]
–144 to +17 dBm [without MG3710A-041, with MG3710A-042], [without MG3710A-071, with MG3710A-072]
–144 to +30 dBm [with MG3710A-041/042], [with MG3710A-071/072]

with MG3710A-043/073

–110 to +17 dBm [without MG3710A-041/042], [without MG3710A-071/072]
–110 to +25 dBm [with MG3710A-041, without MG3710A-042], [with MG3710A-071, without MG3710A-072]
–144 to +17 dBm [without MG3710A-041, with MG3710A-042], [without MG3710A-071, with MG3710A-072]
–144 to +25 dBm [with MG3710A-041/042], [with MG3710A-071/072]

Unit

dBm, dBµV (Terminated, Open)

Resolution

0.01 dB

Switching Speed

≤600 µs
(Time from trigger input to nal level ±0.2 dB at frequency of >187.5 MHz)
(Output Level: ≤+7 dBm [without MG3710A-041], [without MG3710A-071])

(meas)

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Level Accuracy

18° to 28°C, CW

without Reverse Power Protection [without MG3710A-043], [without MG3710A-073]

Frequency range

Low Power Extension

MG3710A-042/072

High Power Extension

MG3710A-041/071

≤+23 dBm

>+20 dBm

≤+20 dBm

>+13 dBm

≤+13 dBm

>+11 dBm

≤+11 dBm

>+10 dBm

±0.7 dB

±0.5 dB

±0.5 dB

±0.7 dB

±0.8 dB

100 kHz ≤ f < 1 MHz

1 MHz ≤ f < 10 MHz

10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz

50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz

400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz

3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz

4 GHz < f ≤ 5 GHz

5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz

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—

≤+10 dBm

>+5 dBm

(typ.)

±0.8 dB

≤+5 dBm

>–100 dBm

±0.5 dB

(typ.)

±0.5 dB (typ.)

±0.5 dB (typ.)

≤–100 dBm

>–110 dBm

—

≤–110 dBm

>–120 dBm

≤–120 dBm

±0.5 dB

(typ.)

±0.5 dB

(typ.)

±0.5 dB ±0.7 dB

±0.5 dB ±0.7 dB

±0.7 dB

±1.0 dB

±1.0 dB

— —

— —

±2.5 dB

(typ.)

±2.5 dB

(typ.)

±2.5 dB

(typ.)

>–127 dBm

±1.5 dB

(typ.)

±1.5 dB

(typ.)

≤–127 dBm

>–136 dBm

—

—

—

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with Reverse Power Protection [with MG3710A-043], [with MG3710A-073]

Frequency range

Low Power Extension

MG3710A-042/072

High Power Extension

MG3710A-041/071

≤+20 dBm

>+17 dBm

≤+17 dBm

>+10 dBm

≤+10 dBm

>+8 dBm

≤+8 dBm

100 kHz ≤ f < 1 MHz

1 MHz ≤ f < 10 MHz

10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz

50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz

400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz

3 GHz < f

4 GHz < f

< f ≤

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≤

4 GHz

5 GHz

6 GHz

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with — ±0.6 dB ±0.5 dB

without

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with with — ±0.6 dB ±0.6 dB ±0.5 dB
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without

with ±0.6 dB

without

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with with ±0.6 dB
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with — ±0.7 dB

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— — —

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— — —

— —

— —

—

—

>+7 dBm

≤+7 dBm

>+2 dBm

≤+2 dBm

>–2 dBm

≤–2 dBm

>–100 dBm

±0.5 dB (typ.)

±0.5 dB (typ.)

±0.7 dB

(typ.)

±0.5 dB

±0.5 dB

±0.7 dB ±0.8 dB

±0.8 dB

±0.5 dB (typ.)

±0.5 dB

±0.8 dB

≤–100 dBm

>–110 dBm

—

±0.5 dB

±0.5 dB

±0.7 dB ±1.0 dB

±1.0 dB

±1.0 dB

±1.0 dB

≤–110 dBm

(typ.)

(typ.)

>–120 dBm

— —

— —

±0.7 dB

±2.5 dB

(typ.)

±2.5 dB

(typ.)

±2.5 dB

(typ.)

≤–120 dBm

>–127 dBm

±1.5 dB

(typ.)

±1.5 dB

(typ.)

≤–127 dBm

>–136 dBm

—

—

—

(meas)

(meas)

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Level Linearity

18° to 28°C, CW

without Reverse Power Protection [without MG3710A-043], [without MG3710A-073]
Referenced to level: –7 dBm

Frequency range

50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz

400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz

3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz

4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz

Low Power Extension

MG3710A-042/072

without

with ±0.2 dB (typ.)

without

with ±0.2 dB (typ.)

without

with ±0.3 dB (typ.)

without

with —

with Reverse Power Protection [with MG3710A-043], [with MG3710A-073]
Referenced to level: –10 dBm

Frequency range

50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz

400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz

3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz

4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz

Low Power Extension

MG3710A-042/072

without

with

without

with

without

with

without without/with

with

High Power Extension

MG3710A-041/071

without/with

High Power Extension

MG3710A-041/071

without/with

without

with

without

with

≤+2 dBm

>–110 dBm

±0.2 dB (typ.)

±0.2 dB (typ.)

±0.3 dB (typ.)

±0.3 dB (typ.)

≤ –1 dBm

>–100 dBm

±0.2 dB (typ.)

±0.2 dB (typ.)

±0.3 dB (typ.) ±0.4 dB (typ.)

±0.3 dB (typ.) ±0.4 dB (typ.)

≤–110 dBm
>–120 dBm

≤ –100 dBm

>–110 dBm

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ATT Hold

At move to ATT Hold, can adjust output level in 0.01-dB steps over ±10 dB range based on output level without stopping output (however, hi/lo
limits determined by level setting range)

Output Connector

Connector

N-J Connector, 50Ω (Front panel)

VSWR

without MG3710A-043

(Output Level: ≤–7 dBm)

1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz)

1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

with MG3710A-043

(Output Level: ≤–10 dBm)

1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz)

1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

without MG3710A-073

(Output Level: ≤–7 dBm)

1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)

1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz)

1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

with MG3710A-073

(Output Level: ≤–10 dBm)

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

±50 VDC (max.)

without MG3710A-043

2 W (nom.)

with MG3710A-043

20 W (1 MHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.)
10 W (2 GHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.)

without MG3710A-073

2 W (nom.)

with MG3710A-073

20 W (1 MHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.)
10 W (2 GHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.)

Signal Purity

Harmonic Spurious

(CW, Optimize S/N: Off)

without MG3710A-043, or without MG3710A-073

without MG3710A-041

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

with MG3710A-041

<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz)
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+12 dBm, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, f >3 GHz)

with MG3710A-043, or with MG3710A-073

without MG3710A-041

<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, f >3 GHz)

with MG3710A-041

<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz)
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+9 dBm, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, f >3 GHz)

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Non-harmonic Spurious

(CW, <–30 dBm ≤ Output Level ≤ +5 dBm, Offset: ≥10 kHz)

<–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

(CW, Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz, Offset: 20 kHz)

<–140 dBc/Hz (nom.) (100 MHz)
<–131 dBc/Hz (typ.) (1 GHz)
<–125 dBc/Hz (typ.) (2 GHz)

■ 60/150/260/400 MHz, CW, Optimize S/N: Off, with MG3710A-002

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Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz

Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz

(meas)

(meas)

■ 60/150/260/400 MHz, CW, Optimize S/N: On, with MG3710A-002

Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz

(meas)

Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz

(meas)

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■ 60/150/260/400 MHz, Mod = On, with MG3710A-002

Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz

Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz

(meas)

(meas)

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■ 850 MHz, 1/1.9/2.2/3.5/5.8 GHz, CW, Optimize S/N: Off, with MG3710A-002

Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz

(meas)

Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz

(meas)

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■ 850 MHz, 1/1.9/2.2/3.5/5.8 GHz, CW, Optimize S/N: On, with MG3710A-002

Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz

Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz

(meas)

(meas)

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■ 850 MHz, 1/1.9/2.2/3.5/5.8 GHz, Mod = On, with MG3710A-002

Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz

Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz

(meas)

(meas)

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Analog Modulation

Optimize Function

Spurious Mode

Mode to control spurious problem. Controls spurious generated by the modulator.

Distortion Mode

Mode to control distortion problem. Optimizes the setting automatically to avoid distortions.
This mode can be used when the output frequency is 7 MHz or higher .

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

Internal modulation only; Specications for modulated CW signal

AM Depth Type

Lin: Displays the AM depth type in linear.
Exp: Displays the AM depth type into the log format.

AM Depth

Range: 0 to 100%
Resolution: 0.1%

(Peak Level: ≤+4 dBm, AM Depth Type: Lin, after CAL)

AM Depth Error

<3% of setting + 2% (nom.) (100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source = Sine, AM Depth m: ≤ 90%)
<2% of setting + 1% (nom.) (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source = Sine, AM Depth m: ≤ 90%)

Distortion

<2% (nom.) (100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source = Sine, AM Depth m: 30%)
<2.5% (nom.) (100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source = Sine, AM Depth m: 90%)
<0.5% (nom.) (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source = Sine, AM Depth m: 30%)
<0.5% (nom.) (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source = Sine, AM Depth m: 90%)

Modulation Frequency Response

Applied only to the internal modulation (Int) when MG3710A-050/080 is not installed.

100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Bandwidth: ±1.5 dB

Modulation Ratio m = 30%

Int: 0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext DC coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext AC coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)

Modulation Ratio m = 90%

Int: 0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext DC coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext AC coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)

98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2700 MHz, Bandwidth: ±1 dB

Modulation Ratio m = 30%

Int: 0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext DC coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext AC coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)

Modulation Ratio m = 90%

Int: 0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext DC coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext AC coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)

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Frequency Modulation (FM)

Internal modulation only; Specications for modulated CW signal

FM Deviation

Range: 0 Hz to 40 MHz, or [50 MHz – Modulation Rate] (smaller value)
Resolution: 0.1 Hz

(Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, after CAL)

Deviation Accuracy

<2% of setting + 20 Hz (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source = Sine, 20 Hz ≤ FM Deviation ≤ 40 kHz)

Distortion

< 0.5% (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source = Sine, FM Deviation: 22.5 kHz)
< 1% (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source = Sine, FM Deviation: 3.5 kHz)

Modulation Frequency Response

Applied only to the internal modulation (Int) when MG3710A-050/080 is not installed.

Deviation: 40 kHz, Bandwidth: ±1 dB

Int: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext DC coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext AC coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)

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Phase Modulation (PM)

Internal modulation only; Specications for modulated CW signal

PM Deviation

Range: 0 rad. to 160 rad., or [40 MHz ÷ Modulation Rate] (smaller value)
Resolution: 0.001 rad.

(Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × PM Deviation × Modulation Rate) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, after CAL)

Deviation Accuracy

<2% of setting + 0.02 rad. (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, ΦM Source = Sine, PM Deviation: ≤20 rad.)

Distortion

<0.2% (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, ΦM Source = Sine, PM Deviation: 20 rad.)

Modulation Frequency Response

Applied only to the internal modulation (Int) when MG3710A-050/080 is not installed.

Deviation: 2 rad., Bandwidth: ±1 dB

Int: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext DC coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Ext AC coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)

Pulse Modulation

On/Off Ratio

>70 dB (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz)
>60 dB (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)

Minimum Pulse width

1 µs (nom.)

Rise/Fall Time

≤50 ns (nom.) (10 to 90%)

Pulse Repetition Frequency

DC to 1 MHz (Duty: 50%)

External Pulse Modulation Input

AUX Connector (Rear panel), TTL
H: RF On, L: RF Off

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)
Triangular wave, Square wave, Ramp wave: 0.01 Hz to 4 MHz or (5 MHz – FM Deviation)

Frequency Resolution

0.1 Hz

Phase

–180 deg to 180 deg

Phase Resolution

0.1 deg

Additional Analog Modulation Input

When MG3710A-050/080 is installed and for 1st SG and 2nd SG respectively

Modulation Type

AM, FM, ΦM

Input Impedance

50Ω/600Ω/Hi-Z (100 kΩ/70 pF) (nom.)

Coupling

DC or AC is alternatively selectable.
The lower limit frequency for AC is 20 Hz (typ.).

Input Level

For set value, 2 Vp-p (nom.)

Simultaneous Modulation

AM + FM
AM + ΦM
Internal 1 + Internal 2
Internal + External
FM and ΦM cannot enabled simultaneously.

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Modulation Frequency Response

(meas)

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Vector Accuracy

without MG3710A-043, or MG3710A-073

Output Level: ≤+7 dBm (without MG3710A-041, or MG3710A-071)

≤+13 dBm (with MG3710A-041, or MG3710A-071)

with MG3710A-043, or MG3710A-073

Output Level: ≤+4 dBm (without MG3710A-041, or MG3710A-071)

≤+10 dBm (with MG3710A-041, or MG3710A-071)

after CAL

W-CDMA (Test Mode 4) :

≤0.6% (rms) (typ.) (Output Frequency: 800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 2.2 GHz)

GSM:

≤0.8 deg. (rms) (typ.) (Output Frequency: 800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz)

EDGE:

≤0.8% (rms) (typ.) (Output Frequency: 800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz)

LTE (20 MHz Test Mode 3.1) :

≤0.8% (rms) (typ.) (Output Frequency: 600 MHz to 2.7 GHz)

without MG3710A-043, or MG3710A-073

Output Level: ≤+4 dBm (without MG3710A-041), ≤+10 dBm (with MG3710A-041)

with MG3710A-043, or MG3710A-073

Output Level: ≤+1 dBm (without MG3710A-041), ≤+7 dBm (with MG3710A-041)

after CAL

LTE (20 MHz Test Mode 3.1) :

≤0.8% (rms) (typ.) (Output Frequency: 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz)

(meas)

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Carrier Leak

18° to 28°C, RMS Value: 0 dB, after CAL)

(

≤–55 dBc (100 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz)
≤–45 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz)

Image Rejection

(18° to 28°C, RMS Value: 0 dB, Complex CW at 10 MHz or less, after CAL)

≤–50 dBc (200 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz)
≤–43 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz)

Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)

[18° to 28°C, W-CDMA (TestModel1 64DPCH)]

without MG3710A-043

Output Level: ≤–2 dBm (without MG3710A-041), ≤+5 dBm (with MG3710A-041)

Output Level: ≤–2 dBm

∗

with MG3710A-043

Output Level: ≤–5 dBm (without MG3710A-041), ≤+2 dBm (with MG3710A-041)

Output Level: ≤–5 dBm

∗

without MG3710A-073

Output Level: ≤–2 dBm (without MG3710A-071), ≤+5 dBm (with MG3710A-071)

with MG3710A-073

Output Level: ≤–5 dBm (without MG3710A-071), ≤+2 dBm (with MG3710A-071)

Frequency

300 MHz ≤ f < 800 MHz ≤ –68 dBc/3.84 MHz ≤ –70 dBc/3.84 MHz
800 MHz ≤ f < 1 GHz ≤ –71 dBc/3.84 MHz ≤ –71 dBc/3.84 MHz
1 GHz ≤ f < 1.8 GHz ≤ –70 dBc/3.84 MHz ≤ –71 dBc/3.84 MHz

1.8 GHz ≤ f < 2.2 GHz ≤ –71 dBc/3.84 MHz ≤ –71 dBc/3.84 MHz

2.2 GHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz ≤ –69 dBc/3.84 MHz ≤ –71 dBc/3.84 MHz
3 GHz < f ≤ 3.8 GHz

∗

5 MHz 10 MHz

≤ –67 dBc/3.84 MHz ≤ –67 dBc/3.84 MHz

Offset

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■ W-CDMA, ACLR Performance
ACP/ALT vs. Frequency

(meas)

(meas)

(meas)

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■ W-CDMA, ACLR Performance
ACP/ALT vs. Power level (without MG3710A-041, Frequency: 1.8 GHz)

(meas)

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(meas)

(meas)

■ W-CDMA, ACLR Performance
ACP/ALT vs. Power level (with MG3710A-041, Frequency: 1.8 GHz)

(meas)

(meas)

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■ W-CDMA, ACLR Performance
ACP vs. Power level (with MG3710A-041, Frequency: 1.8 GHz)

(meas)

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■ LTE FDD ACLR Performance
ACP/ALT vs. Power level (without MG3710A-041, Frequency: 2.1 GHz)

(meas)

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■ LTE FDD EVM Performance
(Frequency: 2.11 GHz, E-TM 3.1)

■ GSM/EDGE ORFS

1: Output level +7 dBm
2: Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown.

∗

(meas)

ORFS: Output RF Spectrum

∗

(meas)

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■ CDMA2000 ACLR Performance
ACLR vs. Frequency (Output level: –7 dBm)

(meas)

ACLR vs. Power level (without MG3710A-041, Frequency: 850 MHz)

(meas)

ACLR vs. Power level (with MG3710A-041, Frequency: 850 MHz)

(meas)

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■ 802.16e Mobile WiMAX ACLR Performance
ACP vs. Power level (10 MHz offset, without MG3710A-041)

(meas)

ACP vs. Power level (10 MHz offset, with MG3710A-041)

(meas)

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■ 802.16e Mobile WiMAX EVM Performance
(Frequency: 2.5 GHz)

Level Error compared to CW at Vector Modulation

(18° to 28°C, AWGN signal, Bandwidth: 5 MHz)

without MG3710A-043, or without MG3710A-073

±0.3 dB (50 MHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Output Level: ≤–5 dBm)
±0.2 dB (98 MHz ≤ f < 6 GHz, Output Level: <+1 dBm)

with MG3710A-043, or with MG3710A-073

±0.3 dB (50 MHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Output Level: ≤–5 dBm)
±0.2 dB (98 MHz ≤ f < 6 GHz, Output Level: <–2 dBm)

I and Q Input/Output

Baseband I/Q Adjustment

DC Offset

Range: –20.000% to +20.000%
Resolution: 0.025%

Gain Balance

(Gain adjustment of I-phase for Q-phase)
Range: –1.000 dB to +1.000 dB
Resolution: 0.001 dB

Quadrature Adjustment

Range: –10.00 deg. to +10.00 deg.
Resolution: 0.01 deg.

Phase Adjustment

Range: –360.00 deg. to +360.00 deg.
Resolution: 0.01 deg.

Skew Adjustment

Range: –800.000 ns to +800.000 ns
Resolution: 1 ps

Delay Adjustment

Range: –400.000 ns to +400.000 ns
Resolution: 1 ps

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I and Q Input

with MG3710A-018

Modulation Bandwidth

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

Input Level

√ (I2 + Q2) = 85 mV (rms), (Optimum value of level accuracy)

DC Offset

Range: –100 mV to +100 mV
Resolution: 1 mV

Input Connector

BNC-J (Front panel)
Maximum Input Level: –1 V (peak) ≤ I, Q ≤ +1 V (peak)
Impedance: 50Ω (nom.)

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I and Q Output

with MG3710A-018

Output Voltage Range Level

–2.5 V to +5 V (Output: Open, Output Voltage Amplitude + DC Offset)

DC Offset

(Output: Open)
In-phase DC Offset

Range: –2.5 V to +5 V
Resolution: 2 mV

Differential DC Offset

Range: –50 mV to +50 mV
Resolution: 0.1 mV

Quadrature Adjustment

Using Baseband I/Q Adjustment Function

Output Connector

BNC-J (Rear panel)
Impedance: 50Ω (nom.)

(meas)

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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 (RMS Value Tuning)

Adjustable Input Level to Quadrature Modulator
Decrease level: Decreases distortion
Increase level: Improves noise oor

Variable Range: ±8 dB
Resolution: 0.01 dB

Marker Output

Waveform Resolution

14 bits: Waveform Pattern: 3 signals, or Internal Generated: 3 signals
15 bits: Waveform Pattern: 1 signal, or Internal Generated: 3 signals
16 bits: Internal Generated: 3 signals

Supports switching Positive/Negative logic pulse outputs

Internal Baseband Reference Clock

Range: 20 kHz to 200 MHz∗/160 MHz
Resolution: 0.001 Hz

: Supports rmware version 2.00.00 and later. Only when using MX370111A

∗

WLAN IQproducer and MX370111A-002 802.11ac (160 MHz) option.

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External Baseband Reference Clock

with MG3710A-017

Range: 20 kHz to 50 MHz
Frequency Division, Multiplier Function: Internally Generate1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 times input signals, and use as DAC Sampling Clock
Input Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel, BB REF CLK Input)
Input Level: ≥0.2 Vp-p, 50Ω (AC coupled) (nom.)
Selects external input and MIMO connection (BB Ref Sync)

∗

/40 MHz

Waveform Memory

1stRF
When MG3710A-048 is installed, both memory A and memory B must have the same capacity. A combination of different capacities is not available.

without MG3710A-045/046

64 Msamples

with MG3710A-045, without MG3710A-046

256 Msamples

without MG3710A-045, with MG3710A-046, or with MG3710A-045/046

1024 Msamples

2ndRF
When MG3710A-078 is installed, both memory A and memory B must have the same capacity. A combination of different capacities is not available.

without MG3710A-075/076

64 Msamples

with MG3710A-075, without MG3710A-076

256 Msamples

without MG3710A-075, with MG3710A-076, or with MG3710A-075/076

1024 Msamples

Number of loadable les

The following numbers of waveform patterns are available per waveform memory:

Max. Package Count: 4096

Max. Patterns per Package: 4096
The maximum number of patterns in total: 4096/waveform memory
The minimum number of samples per pattern: 128

Combination of Baseband Signal Function

1st VSG: with MG3710A-048

This function synthesizes the signals of two memories to generate a baseband waveform.
2nd VSG: with MG3710A-078

This function synthesizes the signals of two memories to generate a baseband waveform.

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∗

WLAN IQproducer and MX370111A-002 802.11ac (160 MHz) option.

Frequency Offset

± (200 MHz × 0.8 – waveform data bandwidth) ÷ 2 (max.)∗ /
± (160 MHz × 0.8 – waveform data bandwidth) ÷ 2 (max.)

Sequences Function

Selecting combination le supports following functions:

• Pattern switching method (manual, auto)

• Pattern switching position (frame end, pattern end)

• External trigger signal switches pattern at manual pattern switching

• Sequence restart function

• Maximum element: 200

• Lowest number of point by pattern: 1000

Level Ratio Setting Range: Two signal level ratio <80 dB or Off
Level Setting Resolution: 0.01 dB

Frequency Offset
Frequency Setting Resolution: 1 Hz
Pattern Trigger

External trigger switches pattern when using waveform pattern for sequence

Input Connector

Connector: Either of BNC-J connector (Start Frame TRIG Input, Pattern TRIG1 Input) or AUX connector can be used
Input Level: TTL
Logic: Select Rise/Fall Polarity

Trigger Input

Function: Synchronizes with trigger signals and starts waveform pattern output; Switches start Trigger/Frame trigger

Start Trigger

Starts waveform output

Frame Trigger

Outputs signals at burst timing
Outputs data for burst length at frame trigger timing and waits for next frame trigger

Trigger Event

The following trigger events can be detected
No Retrigger, Buffered Trigger, Restart on Trigger

Input Connector

Function switching: Start trigger or frame trigger can be selected
Connector: Either of BNC-J connector (Start Frame TRIG Input, Pattern TRIG1 Input) or AUX connector can be used
Input Level: TTL
Logic: Select Rise/Fall Polarity

AWGN Generation Function

1st VSG: with MG3710A-049
2nd VSG: with MG3710A-079

C/N Ratio Absolute Value

≤40 dB

Bandwidth Limit Filter

Sets AWGN bandwidth limit as follows:
From 20% to 80% of waveform sampling rate

Sweep/List Function

Sweep Function

Function: Sets frequency and level sweep with 1000-point resolution

List Function

Function: Individually sets frequency and level with 500-point resolution

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BER Measurement Function

with MG3710A-021

Connector

Connector: AUX Connector (Rear panel)
Level: TTL

Input Signal

Data, Clock, Enable

Input Bit Rate

100 bps to 40 Mbps

Measurable Pattern

Repeat PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, ALL0, ALL1, 01
PN9x, PN11x, PN15x, PN20x, PN23x, User Dene

Synchronization Establishing Condition

PN Signal: PN order × 2-bit error free
PNx Signal: Syncs with PN signal at PN order × 2-bit error free;

Syncs with Pnx signal at PN order error free from Pnx signal header bit
Repeat ALL0, ALL1, 01: 10-bit Error Free
UserDene: 8-bit to 1024-bit (variable) error free; can select header bit for Sync detection

Re-synchronization Judgment

x/y

x: Number of error bits in y bit (Setting range: 1 to y/2)
y: Number of measurement bits (select from 500, 5000 and 50000)

Measurable Bit

≤ 232– 1 bit

Measurable Error Bit Count

≤ 232– 1 bit

Measurement End

Number of measurement bits, Number of measurement error bits

Automatic Re-synchronization

Can be toggled on and off

Re-synchronization

Count Clear, Count Keep

Measurement Mode

Single, Endless, Continuous

Display

Status, Error, Error Rate, Error Count, SyncLoss Count, Measurement Bit Number

Polarity Reversal Function

Supports polarity reversal for Data, Clock, Enable

Measured Result Reset Function

At BER measurement, hold sync status, clears measured value and measures from 0

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External Reference Input

Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.)
Frequency: 5, 10, 13 MHz
Operating Range: ±1 ppm
Input Level: –15 dBm ≤ Level ≤ +20 dBm (AC coupled)

Reference Signal Output

Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.)
Frequency: 10 MHz
Output Level: ≥0 dBm (AC coupled)

Sweep Output

with MG3710A-017

Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel), <1Ω (Drive Capacity: 2 kΩ)
Output Level: 0 to 10 V (10 V Sweep Signal Function), 0 to 5 V (Sweep Status)

Local Oscillator (LO) Input

with MG3710A-017

Connector: SMA-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.)
Frequency: 98 MHz to 6 GHz
Input Level: –10 dBm ≤ Level ≤ +1 dBm (AC coupled) (nom.)

Local Oscillator (LO) Output

with MG3710A-017

Connector: SMA-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.)
Frequency: 98 MHz to 6 GHz
Output Level: ≤+1 dBm (AC coupled) (nom.) (Internal Lo output)

: Supports rmware Version

∗

2.00.00 and later.

Baseband Reference Input

with MG3710A-017

Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.)
Frequency: 20 kHz to 50 MHz (External Baseband Reference Clock)∗

560 MHz to 800 MHz (BB Ref Sync)∗

Input Level: ≥0.2 Vp-p (AC coupled) (nom.)

Baseband Reference Output

with MG3710A-017

Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.)
Frequency: 560 MHz to 800 MHz
Output Level: 0.8 Vp-p (AC coupled) (nom.)

∗

Additional Analog Modulation Input

When MG3710A-050/080 is installed:

Connector: Rear panel, BNC-J
Input Impedance: 50Ω, 600Ω, or Hi-Z (100 kΩ/70 pF) (nom.)
Input Level: For set value, 2 Vp-p (nom.), Absolute maximum ratings: ±5 V

External Controller

Control from external controller (excluding power-on/off)

Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T): RJ-45 (Rear panel)
GPIB: IEEE488 Bus connector (IEEE488.2, Rear panel)

Interface Function:SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2

USB (B): USB-B connector (USB2.0, Rear panel)

USB

Hard copies waveform to external device and saves main-frame basic parameters
USB-A connector (USB2.0, Front panel: 2 ports, Rear panel: 2 ports)

Monitor Output

Mini D-Sub connector (compatible with VGA, Rear panel)

AUX

50-pin (for DX10A-50S) (Rear panel)
Input/Output Level: TTL
with MG3710A-017/021: with AUX-BNC Conversion Cable

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Display

8.4-inch, XGA-color LCD (Diagonal: 213 mm, Resolution: 1024 × 768)

General

Dimensions and Mass

426 (W) × 177 (H) × 390 (D) mm (excluding projections)
≤13.7 kg (MG3710A-032, 034, or 036, excluding other options)
≤17 kg (including all options)

Power Supply

Power Voltage: 100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac), 200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac)
Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption: ≤350 VA (including all options)

Temperature Range

Operating: +5° to +45°C, Storage: –20° to +60°C

EMC

EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2

LVD

EN61010-1

180 VA (nom.)
(with MG3710A-032, 034, or 036, with MG3710A-041/042, excluding other options)
260 VA (nom.)
(with MG3710A-032, 034, or 036, with MG3710A-041/042, with MG3710A-062, 064, or 066,
with MG3710A-071/072, excluding other options)
280 VA (nom.)
(with MG3710A-032, 034, or 036, with MG3710A-041/042, with MG3710A-062, 064, or 066,
with MG3710A-071/072, with MG3710A-001/021, excluding other options)

United States

•

Anritsu Company

1155 East Collins Blvd., Suite 100, Richardson,
TX 75081, U.S.A.
Toll Free: 1-800-267-4878
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Canada

•

Anritsu Electronics Ltd.

700 Silver Seven Road, Suite 120, Kanata,
Ontario K2V 1C3, Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Brazil

•

Anritsu Eletrônica Ltda.

Praça Amadeu Amaral, 27 - 1 Andar
01327-010 - Bela Vista - São Paulo - SP - Brazil
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mexico

•

Anritsu Company, S.A. de C.V.

Av. Ejército Nacional No. 579 Piso 9, Col. Granada
11520 México, D.F., México
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

United Kingdom

•

Anritsu EMEA Ltd.

200 Capability Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3LU, U.K.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

France

•

Anritsu S.A.

12 avenue du Québec, Bâtiment Iris 1- Silic 612,
91140 VILLEBON SUR YVETTE, France
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Germany

•

Anritsu GmbH

Nemetschek Haus, Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 München, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Printed on Recycled Paper

Italy

•

Anritsu S.r.l.

Via Elio Vittorini 129, 00144 Roma, Italy
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Sweden

•

Anritsu AB

Borgarfjordsgatan 13A, 164 40 KISTA, Sweden
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Finland

•

Anritsu AB

Teknobulevardi 3-5, FI-01530 VANTAA, Finland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Denmark

•

Anritsu A/S (Service Assurance)
Anritsu AB (Test & Measurement)

Kay Fiskers Plads 9, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Russia

•

Anritsu EMEA Ltd.
Representation Office in Russia

Tverskaya str. 16/2, bld. 1, 7th floor.
Russia, 125009, Moscow
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

United Arab Emirates

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Anritsu EMEA Ltd.
Dubai Liaison Office

P O Box 500413 - Dubai Internet City
Al Thuraya Building, Tower 1, Suit 701, 7th Floor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

India

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Anritsu India Private Limited

2nd & 3rd Floor, #837/1, Binnamangla 1st Stage,
Indiranagar, 100ft Road, Bangalore - 560038, India
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Catalog No. MG3710A_DataSheet-E- A-1-(3.00) Printed in Japan 19/MAR/2013 ddcw/CDT

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Singapore

•

Anritsu Pte. Ltd.

60 Alexandra Terrace, #02-08, The Comtech (Lobby A)
Singapore 118502
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

P.R. China (Shanghai)

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Anritsu (China) Co., Ltd.

Room 1715, Tower A CITY CENTER of Shanghai,
No.100 Zunyi Road, Chang Ning District,
Shanghai 200051, P.R. China
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

P.R. China (Hong Kong)

•

Anritsu Company Ltd.

Unit 1006-7, 10/F., Greenfield Tower, Concordia Plaza,
No. 1 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East,
Kowloon, Hong Kong,
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Japan

•

Anritsu Corporation

8-5, Tamura-cho, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa, 243-0016 Japan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Korea

•

Anritsu Corporation, Ltd.

502, 5FL H-Square N B/D, 681
Sampyeong-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 463-400 Korea
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Australia

•

Anritsu Pty. Ltd.

Unit 21/270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill,
Victoria 3168, Australia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Taiwan

•

Anritsu Company Inc.

7F, No. 316, Sec. 1, NeiHu Rd., Taipei 114, Taiwan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

P.R. China

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