Features
- Vector Signal Generator supporting frequencies of 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz
- ACLR: -71 dBc (W-CDMA Test-Model 1 64DPCH, ≤+5 dBm)
- Output level +23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz)
- Switching Time: ≤600 µs (List mode)
- Two RF outputs using Dual-RF
- Combines and outputs two modulation signals from one RF output using baseband addition function with easy setting and output of wanted and interference signals (modulated/delayed signals)
- Built-in wideband (160 MHz/120 MHz) baseband signal generator
Description
Outline
The MG3710A Vector Signal Generator is a best-of-class, high-function, signal generator with excellent RF and baseband performance.
Up to two RF output connectors can be installed each with two built-in waveform memories to output two combined modulation signals from each RF connector for a maximum of four modulation signal outputs. A single MG3710A can output wanted + interference, wanted + delay, multicarrier, etc., signals, eliminating the cost of two normal generators while streamlining measurement setup and operation times.
It features a wide vector-modulation signal band and large waveform memories while supporting digital modulation signals for a wide range of communications modulation technologies. Not only is it the ideal measurement solution for key mobile communications methods, such as mobile phones, wireless LAN, etc., but it also has the performance required for developing new wideband wireless communications. With a built-in waveform pattern generator, any waveform pattern is easily selected to output modulation signals for every communications technology worldwide.
The following four types of waveform pattern can be used with the MG3710A
- Built-in standard waveform patterns
- Optional waveform patterns (sold separately) (MX3700xxA)
- Waveforms generated by IQproducer waveform generation software (sold separately) (MX3701xxA)
- IQ data generated by general-purpose signal-generation software and converted waveform patterns used by MG3710A
■ Main Performance and Specifications
Basic Performance
- Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz (1stRF Opt-032/034/036)
100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz (2ndRF Opt-062/064/066) - High Power Output: +23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz)
- SSB Phase Noise: <-131 dBc/Hz typ. (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset, CW)
- ACLR: -71 dBc (W-CDMA Test-Model 1 64DPCH, ≤+5 dBm)
- Switching Speed: <600 µs (frequency/amplitude, List/Sweep mode)
Baseband Performance
- RF Band: Built-in,160 MHz*/120 MHz baseband generator
(*: Wireless LAN IEEE802.11ac. Only when using MX370111A and MX370111A-002) - Large 64 Msa waveform memory with optional expansion to 1024 Msa
- Pre-installed standard waveform patterns
LTE-FDD/TDD (E-TM1.1 to TM3.3), W-CDMA/HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000 1x/1xEV-DO, Bluetooth®, GPS, PDC, PHS,
Broadcast (ISDB-T/BS/CS/CATV), WLAN (IEEE802.11a/11b/11g), Mobile WiMAX - Signal generation with waveform generation software (IQproducer)
LTE-FDD/LTE-Advanced FDD, LTE-TDD/LTE-Advanced TDD, WLAN 11a/b/g/n/j/p and 11ac, Mobile WiMAX, W-CDMA/HSPA,
cdma2000 1xEV-DO, TD-SCDMA, Fading, Multi-Carrier, DVB-T/H, XG-PHS, TDMA
Expansion Options
- AWGN Generator [Opt-049/079]
C/N: ≤40 dB - BER Measurement Function [Opt-021]
Input bit rate: 100 bps to 40 Mbps - USB Power Sensor (sold separately)
Supports connection of two USB power sensors max.
♦Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 6 GHz [MA24106A]
10 MHz to 18 GHz [MA24118A]
10 MHz to 26 GHz [MA24126A] etc. - MIMO Signal Source: Supports local input [Opt-017]
Baseband clock, local and trigger signals can be shared between up to four MG3710A units to output phase coherency signals
synchronized with the signal output timing for configuring an 8×8 MIMO system. - Additional Analog Modulation Input for 1stRF/2ndRF [Opt-050/080]
Opt-050/080 extends to two internal modulation sources (AM/FM/ΦM) and one external modulation source supporting simultaneous
two-signal modulation.
Communications Interfaces
- Standard 1000Base-T, GPIB, and USB interfaces
- Built-in SCPI, MG3700A/MS269xA/MS2830A compatibility modes
Security
- Upgradeable to Windows 7 [Opt-029]
The MG3710A uses the Windows XP OS but it can be upgraded to Windows 7 as an option.
Note: Opt-029 can only be selected at new orders; it cannot be retrofitted to delivered units. - Secondary Storage HDD for User Data [Opt-011]
The secondary HDD storage option can be added/removed to/from the main frame to manage sensitive data,
waveform patterns, etc., that must not leave the worksite/laboratory/office.
Specifications
Items | Specifications | |
Frequency | Setting range | 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz [Opt-032/062] 9 kHz to 4 GHz [Opt-034/064] 9 kHz to 6 GHz [Opt-036/066] |
Resolution | 0.01 Hz | |
Output level | Setting range | Without reverse power protection -110 to +17 dBm (standard) -110 to +30 dBm (with high power extension option) -144 to +17 dBm (with low power extension option) -144 to +30 dBm (with high power extension and low power extension option) |
Accuracy | CW, 18 to 28°C, -100 to +5 dBm, without reverse power protection ±0.5 dB typ. (100 kHz ≤ f <50 MHz) ±0.5 dB (50 MHz ≤ f ≤3 GHz) ±0.7 dB (3 GHz < f ≤4 GHz) ±0.8 dB (4 GHz < f ≤6 GHz) |
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Difference of CW and MOD |
Based on 5 MHz bandwidth AWGN signal, at 18 to 28°C, output level <+1 dBm ±0.2 dB (98 MHz ≤ f ≤6 GHz) |
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Signal purity | Spurious/Harmonics | <-30 dBc |
Spurious/ Non harmonics |
-30 dBm ≤ Output level ≤+5 dBm, CW, ≥10 kHz offset <-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) |
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SSB Phase Noise | CW, 20 kHz offset, Phase Noise Opt.<200 kHz <-140 dBc/Hz nominal (100 MHz) <-131 dBc/Hz typ. (1 GHz) <-125 dBc/Hz typ. (2 GHz) |
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Arbitrary function generation |
DAC resolution | 14 bit, 15 bit, 16 bit |
Sample Rate | 20 kHz to 200 MHz*/160 MHz (*: Only when using MX370111A and MX370111A-002) |
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Waveform Memory | 64 Msample (256 MB) [with 1stRF and 2ndRF] 256 Msample (1 GB) [Opt-045/075] 1024 Msample (4 GB) [Opt-046/076] |
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Waveform Output Mode | When Baseband Signal Combine Function [Opt-048/078] configured with two internal waveform memories and one waveform selected at each memory with level ratio (CN) set to 80 dB, and frequency offset set to ±60 MHz max. Supports signal output from either memory and both signals can be digitally combined internally for output.
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RF modulation bandwidth |
Using internal base- band signal generator |
160 MHz*/120 MHz *Supports firmware version 2.00.00 and later. Only when using MX370111A and MX370111A-002. |
Using External IQ input | 160 MHz | |
Dimensions and mass | 177 mm(h) x 426 mm(w) x 390 mm(d) (Exclusive of surface projection) ≤13.7 kg (with Opt-032 or 034 or 036, excluding other options) |
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BER Measurement [Opt-021] |
Bit rate | 100 bps to 40 Mbps |
Connector | Rear AUX connector, TTL level | |
Measurable patterns | PN9/11/15/20/23, PN9fix/11fix/15fix/20fix/23fix, ALL0, ALL1, alternating 0 and 1, UserDefine | |
Remote Control | GPIB, 1000Base-T, USB-B | |
The Method of Waveform Offer |
IQproducer | PC software with simple GUI for setting parameters for any communications method and generating waveform patterns. Supported systems (standard bundle) W-CDMA IQproducer, AWGN IQproducer Supported Systems (Separately Sold Licence*) [Model: MX3701xxA] MX370101A HSDPA/HSUPA IQproducer MX370102A TDMA IQproducer MX370103A CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer MX370104A Multi-carrier IQproducer MX370105A Mobile WiMAX IQproducer MX370106A DVB-T/H IQproducer MX370107A Fading IQproducer MX370108A LTE IQproducer MX370108A-001 LTE-Advanced FDD Option (Requires MX370108A) MX370109A XG-PHS IQproducer MX370110A LTE TDD IQproducer MX370110A-001 LTE-Advanced TDD Option (Requires MX370110A) NEW MX370111A WLAN IQproducer MX370111A-002 802.11ac (160MHz) Option (Requires MX370111A) MX370112A TD-SCDMA IQproducer *Generated waveform patterns used with MG3710A. Licence (sold separately) required for main frame to output signal from MG3710A. |
Waveform pattern | Archive of waveform patterns with typical parameter settings for each communications method. Parameters cannot be changed. Waveform patterns supplied with MG3710A as standard and optional waveform patterns available. Standard waveform patterns (bundled free-of-charge with main frame) LTE-FDD/TDD TM1.1 to 3.3, W-CDMA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000 1X, 1xEV-DO, PDC, PHS, AWGN, WLAN (IEEE802.11a/b/g), Digital Broadcast (ISDB-T/BS/CS/CATV), GPS, Bluetooth Option Waveform Patterns (Sold Separately) [Model: MX3700xxA] MX370073A DFS Radar Pattern (TELEC and FCC DFS test pulse signal set) MX370075A DFS(ETSI) Waveform Pattern (ETSI DFS test pulse signal set) MX370084A ISDB-Tmm Waveform Pattern |
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Generation of Custom Waveform Pattern | IQ sample data files (in ASCII format) programmed by using general EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools such as MATLAB can also be converted to waveform patterns for MG3710A. |
•IQproducer™ is a registered trademark of Anritsu Corporation.
•MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc.
•CDMA2000® is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA).
•Bluetooth® mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by Anritsu under license.
•WiMAX® is a registered trademark of WiMAX Forum.
•Other company, product, service names, etc., are brands, registered trademarks, etc., of their respective owners.
Options
Hardware Main frame | MG3710A | Vector Signal Generator |
Hardware Option 1st RF (Requires one option) |
MG3710A-032 | 1stRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz |
MG3710A-034 | 1stRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz | |
MG3710A-036 | 1stRF 100kHz to 6GHz | |
Hardware Option 2nd RF (optional)(1xx: Retrofit) |
MG3710A-062/162 | 2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz |
MG3710A-064/164 | 2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz | |
MG3710A-066/166 | 2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz | |
Hardware Option Common (1xx: Retrofit) |
MG3710A-001/101 | Rubidium Reference Oscillator |
MG3710A-002/102 | High Stability Reference Oscillator | |
MG3710A-011/111 | 2ndary HDD | |
MG3710A-017/117 | Universal Input/Output | |
MG3710A-021/121 | BER Test Function | |
MG3710A-029 | OS Upgrade to Windows 7 | |
MG3710A-313 | Removable HDD | |
Hardware Option For 1st RF (1xx: Retrofit) |
MG3710A-018/118 | Analog IQ Input/Output |
MG3710A-041/141 | High Power Extension for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-042/142 | Low Power Extension for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-043/143 | Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-045/145 | ARB Memory Upgrade 256Msample for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-046/146 | ARB Memory Upgrade 1024Msample for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-048/148 | Combination of Baseband Signal for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-049/149 | AWGN for 1stRF | |
MG3710A-050/150 | Additional Analog Modulation Input for 1st RF | |
Hardware Option For 2nd RF (1xx: Retrofit) |
MG3710A-071/171 | High Power Extension for 2ndRF |
MG3710A-072/172 | Low Power Extension for 2ndRF | |
MG3710A-073/173 | Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF | |
MG3710A-075/175 | ARB Memory Upgrade 256Msample for 2ndRF | |
MG3710A-076/176 | ARB Memory Upgrade 1024Msample for 2ndRF | |
MG3710A-078/178 | Combination of Baseband Signal for 2ndRF | |
MG3710A-079/179 | AWGN for 2ndRF | |
MG3710A-080/180 | Additional Analog Modulation Input for 2nd RF | |
Software Waveform Pattern |
MX370073A | DFS Radar Pattern ….[For TELEC/FCC] |
MX370075A | DFS(ETSI) Waveform Pattern ….[For ETSI] | |
MX370084A | ISDB-Tmm Waveform Pattern | |
Software IQproducer |
MX370101A | HSDPA/HSUPA IQproducer |
MX370102A | TDMA IQproducer | |
MX370103A | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer | |
MX370104A | Multi-carrier IQproducer | |
MX370105A | Mobile WiMAX IQproducer | |
MX370106A | DVB-T/H IQproducer | |
MX370107A | Fading IQproducer | |
MX370108A | LTE IQproducer | |
MX370108A-001 | LTE-Advanced FDD Option [Requires MX370108A] | |
MX370109A | XG-PHS IQproducer | |
MX370110A | LTE TDD IQproducer | |