Description

The Vector Signal Generator MG3710E is a best-of-class, multi-function, signal generator with excellent RF and baseband performance. The MG3710E features wideband vector modulation and offers built-in baseband waveform generation with large-capacity memory to ensure maximum versatility. It supports all key mobile communications and wireless LAN standards, and it also has the exceptional performance required for emerging and proprietary wireless communications technologies. Dual RF and Dual Waveform options enable a single MG3710E to output up to four independently modulated signals. The MG3710E makes it easy to implement complex test scenarios that would normally require multiple synchronized signal generators, such as:

• Wanted + Interference Signals for Receiver Blocking Testing
• Wanted + Two CW Tones for Receiver Intermodulation Testing
• Wanted + Delayed Signals for Multipath Testing
• Multiple Wanted Signals for MIMO Testing
• Multiple Wanted Signals for LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation Testing

For these multi-signal applications, the MG3710E eliminates the cost of extra signal generators, simplifies equipment setup and calibration, streamlines system operations and speeds measurement times.

The following four types of waveform pattern can be used with the MG3710E

• Built-in standard waveform patterns
• Optional waveform patterns (sold separately) (MX3700xxA, MX3700xxB)
• 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 MG3710E

Key Features

• Vector Signal Generator supporting frequencies of 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz
• ACLR: -68 dBc (W-CDMA, Test-Model 1, 64DPCH, ≤+5 dBm)
• Output level +23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz)
• Switching Time: <600 µs (List/Sweep mode)
• Built-in wideband (160 MHz/120 MHz) baseband signal generator
• Dual RF (Optional) provides two independent RF outputs
• Dual Waveform Memory (Optional) enables two independently modulated signals per RF Output
• Generate and output modulation signals of various communication systems such as 5G NR (sub-6 GHz) FDD/TDDNEW, LTE-Advanced FDD/TDD (Optional)

Description

The Analog Signal Generator MG3740A has excellent RF specifications, including SSB phase noise, output level, etc., and versatile modulation functions (AM/FM/ΦM/Pulse). The MG3740A is the ideal solution for high-purity signal source for testing analog radio Rx characteristics. Moreover, adding the digital modulation option supports generation of narrowband digital modulation signals. Supports narrowband digital modulation as well as CW and analog modulations.

Key Features

• Analog Signal Generator supporting frequencies of 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz
• High-purity signal source for testing analog radio
• Built-in AM/FM/ΦM/Pulse modulation function [Standard]
• Two RF outputs using Dual-RF [Option]
• Expansion to narrowband digital modulation signal generator [Option]

Description

The MG3690C series of broadband signal generators covers audio, HF, VHF, UHF, RF and microwave frequencies from 0.1 Hz to 70 GHz in single coaxial output and up to 500 GHz or beyond, with external multipliers. In addition, it is easy to operate either through intuitive front panel controls or remotely via GPIB or Ethernet connectivity. Thus, the MG3690C series is an ideal signal source for both RF and microwave requirements, fully configurable for simple to high performance applications.

The MG3690C offers three levels of SSB phase noise performance; Standard, Ultra low phase noise (option 3) and Premium phase noise (option 3X). The MG3690C also has an optional full suite of modulation capabilities including AM, FM, Phase and Pulse to address simple to complex signal simulation requirements.

Key Features

• Industry Best Broad Frequency Coverage
• Three tiers of Phase Noise performance
• Industry Best Pulse Modulation
• Fast Switching Speed
• Full Analog Modulation
• High Output Power
• Highly Configurable
• Highly Reliable

The MG3710A Vector Signal Generator is a best-of-class, high-function, signal generator with excellent RF and baseband performance. It is a vector signal generator with 6-GHz upper frequency limit and 160-MHz*/ 120-MHz wide RF modulation baseband generator. It outputs various radio systems signals for cellular communications, such as 5G, LTE FDD/TDD, W-CDMA, GSM as well as narrowband communications, such as WLAN, WiMAX™, Bluetooth™ and GPS.

* with option MX370111A WLAN IQproducer™ and MX370111A-002 802.11ac (160 MHz) only.

Dual RF Output & Dual Waveform Memory

The MG3710A supports two separate built-in RF outputs (option). The frequency can be selected from 2.7/4.0/6.0 GHz. The two RF outputs can be set to different frequencies, levels and waveform data/CW. As a result, there is no need for two expensive vector signal generators.

The built-in signal generator function outputs both continuous wave (CW) and modulated signals for use as a reference signal source when testing Tx characteristics of parts and as a signal source for evaluating Rx characteristics.

For example: Wanted + Interference Signal, Wanted + Delayed Signal, and Wanted Signal of Different Sampling Rate

SSB Phase Noise Performance

< -140 dBc/Hz (nom.) @ 100 MHz, 20 kHz offset, CW
< -131 dBc/Hz (typ.) @ 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset, CW
< -125 dBc/Hz (typ.) @ 2 GHz, 20 kHz offset, CW

SSB phase noise is an important performance index for signal generators.

For example, when using a signal generator for the following purposes, it is important to pre-confirm that the signal generator performance satisfies the measurement specifications.

• Communications with narrow bandwidth of several kHz
• OFDM Signals with narrow subcarrier gap
• CW interference waveforms

Top-class ACLR Performance: -71 dBc @ W-CDMA, TestModel1, 64DPCH, 2 GHz

Top-class ACLR performance supports measurement closer to the DUT's original ACLR performance. High ACLR performance increases margin specifications and improves measurement stability and yield.

For example: Evaluation of base station amplifiers, etc., requires excellent adjacent channel leakage power (ACLR) performance. Normally, the signal from the vector signal generator is inserted to an amplifier, and the amplifier output signal ACLR characteristics, etc., are measured with a spectrum analyzer. Instruments for these measurements require high ACLR performance.

High Level Accuracy

Absolute Level Accuracy: ±0.5 dB *1
Linearity: ±0.2 dB (typ.) *2

Excellent level accuracy and linearity are key factors with a large impact on measurement accuracy.

*1 400MHz to 3GHz, -110 to +10 dBm
*2 50 MHz to 3GHz, -110 to -1 dBm

Fast Switching Speed: < 600us (List/Sweep Mode)

The MG3710A supports high-speed switching in the sweep and list mode separately from normal remote control. It is ideal for production lines requiring short test times.

Sweep Mode	List Mode
In Sweep mode, the dwell time per point or number of points is split between the frequency range and level range (Start/Stop). This mode is used when matching dwell time per point and frequency / level steps.	In List mode, the frequency, level and dwell time can be set for each of up to 500 points. This mode is used when wanting to set any dwell time, and frequency / level step per point.

Low Power and High Power Output Extension

Assured Maximum Output Power Level (CW):

In conventional measurement setup, path loss is increased by the various external components in the RF path. Thus, an external amp is required when the output of the general signal source is insufficient.

The MG3710A High Power Extension option*1 improves signals required for path loss compensation. It eliminates the cost of an external amp, supports stable level accuracy measurements and reduces risk of damage to the DUT from the external amp.

Amplitude Setting Range:

On the other hand, the MG3710A also supports a convenient option for extending the lower RF output limit via Low Power Extension*2 option when performing high-sensitivity Rx tests.

*1 High Power Extension for 1st RF / 2nd RF [Opt.041 / 071]
*2 Low Power Extension for 1st RF / 2nd RF [Opt.042 / 072]
*3 Reverse Power Protection for 1st RF / 2nd RF [Opt.043 / 073]

Pre-installed and Optional Waveform Patterns

Waveform patterns for the world's main communications systems are pre-installed in the MG3710A for license-free use.