The Anritsu MG362X1A is a high-performance RF/microwave signal generator engineered for R&D, manufacturing, and depot repair environments requiring exceptional signal purity and frequency stability. Operating from 9 kHz to 70 GHz across multiple models, this generator delivers phase noise of −136 dBc/Hz typical at 10 GHz (10 kHz offset), with harmonics better than −58 dBc and spurious levels below −63 dBc. The instrument supports AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation with simultaneous modulation modes for complex waveforms, including pulse rise/fall times of 5 ns typical and quad pulse signal generation. Frequency resolution extends to 0.001 Hz, with output power ranging from −130 dBm to +20 dBm at 20 GHz. Internal frequency stability options include OCXO (aging < ±5 × 10⁻⁷ per year) and Rubidium (aging < ±1 × 10⁻⁹ per year, Allan deviation < 8.0 × 10⁻¹² over 100 sec). External reference synchronization via GNSS/GPS is available, with reference frequency I/O at 10 MHz, 100 MHz, and 1600 MHz. A 7-inch touch screen interface with four front-panel USB 3.0 ports enables intuitive local and remote operation.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range:** 9 kHz to 70 GHz (operable to 72 GHz); models available at 20 GHz, 43.5 GHz, and 70 GHz
• **Frequency Resolution:** 0.001 Hz
• **Output Power:** −130 to +20 dBm (20 GHz), −130 to +16 dBm (43.5 GHz), −100 to +6 dBm (70 GHz); leveled output to +30 dBm
• **Harmonics:** Better than −58 dBc typical; −55 dBc at 20/43.5/70 GHz
• **Spurious (Non-Harmonics):** Less than −63 dBc
• **SSB Phase Noise:** −136 dBc/Hz typical; −140 dBc/Hz measured at 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset
• **Modulation Types:** AM, FM, PM, Pulse; simultaneous AM/FM, AM/PM, FM/Pulse
• **Pulse Characteristics:** 5 ns rise/fall time typical; leveled pulse modulation, quad pulse, pulse sweep
• **LF Waveforms:** Sine, Square, Pulse, Triangle, Ramp, Gaussian Noise, Uniform Noise, User Defined
• **Sweep Modes:** Analog, Step, List (9 kHz to full range)
• **Internal Time Base Stability:** OCXO (±5 × 10⁻⁷/year aging); Rubidium (±1 × 10⁻⁹/year aging, <8.0 × 10⁻¹² Allan deviation/100 sec)
• **Reference I/O:** 10 MHz, 100 MHz, 1600 MHz
• **Interface:** 7-inch touch screen, keypad, dial; four USB 3.0 front-panel ports
## Key Features
• Optional high-power output (Option 15)
• Low phase noise enhancements (Options 3, 13, 23)
• GNSS/GPS atomic clock receiver (Option 66) for external synchronization
• Pulse train generator option for radar signal simulation
## Typical Applications
• Component and subsystem characterization
• Radar and electronic warfare testing
• Receiver sensitivity and linearity measurements
• Phase noise-dependent applications
• Complex waveform simulation and validation
