The Anritsu MG3692C is a microwave signal generator delivering RF and microwave signals from 8 MHz to 20 GHz, with optional extensions down to 0.1 Hz. Purpose-built for research, development, manufacturing, and depot repair across wireless communications, aerospace, and defense sectors, it combines phase noise performance with fast switching speeds and analog modulation flexibility.
## Technical Specifications
**Frequency Coverage**
• 8 MHz to 20 GHz standard configuration
• Optional extension to 0.1 Hz with Option 22
• Frequency resolution of 0.01 Hz; 0.02 Hz below 10 MHz with Option 22
• Accuracy dependent on internal or external 10 MHz time base
• External multiplier capability extends range to 325 GHz and beyond
**Output Power**
• Range: −120 dBm to +25 dBm with Options 2 and 15
• Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Amplitude accuracy: ±1 dB (to 40 GHz), ±1.5 dB (to 60 GHz)
• Single coaxial output
**Phase Noise Performance**
• Three performance tiers available: Standard, Ultra Low (Option 3), and Premium (Option 3X)
• Typical SSB phase noise with Option 3: −115 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset (10 GHz)
• High power Option 15 does not degrade phase noise
**Modulation Capabilities**
• AM, FM, Phase, and Pulse modulation supported
• Electronic Frequency Control input bandwidth: ≤250 Hz
• Option 27 provides internal LF and Pulse Generators
• pulse modulation performance
• IQ modulation via IF input for external baseband up-conversion
## Key Features
• Fast band switching with dwell frequencies at 2, 10, 20, 40 GHz
• Filter switching at 3.3, 5.5, 8.4, 13.25, 25, 32 GHz
• Front panel and remote control via GPIB or Ethernet
• Modular option architecture for application-specific configurations
## Typical Applications
Component and system design/test in wireless communications, aerospace, and defense; receiver testing; transmitter characterization; phase noise measurement; pulse radar simulation.
## Compatibility & Integration
GPIB and Ethernet connectivity enable remote instrument control and automated test sequences.
