The Agilent/Keysight 3710A is the transmitter section of a Microwave Link Analyzer, purpose-built for testing microwave radio stations. This IF/BB (Intermediate Frequency/Baseband) instrument isolates and characterizes intermodulation distortion in wideband FM microwave systems, supporting both analog and digital radio measurements at dedicated intermediate frequencies.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Microwave Link Analyzer — Transmitter Section (IF/BB)
• Supported IF Frequencies: 70 MHz and 140 MHz
• Measurement Function: Isolates and characterizes intermodulation distortion causes in wideband FM microwave applications
• Radio Standards: Designed for analog and digital radio testing
– Key Features
• Dedicated IF measurement capability at 70 MHz and 140 MHz for economical system integration
• Part of a dual IF MLA system architecture for specialized microwave link analysis
• Transmitter-section functionality enabling isolation of distortion sources in complex radio chains
– Typical Applications
• Microwave radio station transmitter characterization
• Intermodulation distortion analysis in wideband FM systems
• Analog and digital radio link verification
• IF-based microwave system testing at standard intermediate frequencies
– Compatibility & Integration
The 3710A integrates into dual IF MLA systems designed for microwave radio stations operating at 70 MHz and 140 MHz intermediate frequencies. It supports measurement of both analog and digital radio architectures, making it suitable for link analysis across legacy and modern microwave systems.
