The Anritsu MG3694B is a synthesized signal generator delivering 2 GHz to 40 GHz frequency coverage with 0.01 Hz resolution. Purpose-built for RF and microwave R&D, manufacturing, and depot repair, the instrument combines broad frequency range, high spectral purity, and exceptional stability in a single platform. Every frequency step within sweep range is phase-locked, enabling precise characterization of complex high-frequency systems.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Resolution
• Frequency range: 2 GHz to 40 GHz
• Frequency resolution: 0.01 Hz
• Phase-locked step sweep across full range with independently selectable sweep width from 0.01 Hz to maximum
• Typical switching speed: 5 ms per point
• Conditioned sweep step time: 5 ms + 1 ms/GHz (typical: 7 ms + 1 ms/GHz)
Output Power
• Leveled output power: –95 dBm minimum (with attenuator)
• Standard output power: +15.0 dBm (≤10 GHz); +12.0 dBm (>10–20 GHz); +6.0 dBm (>20–40 GHz)
• High power options available: typical +26 dBm at 20 GHz, +21 dBm at 40 GHz, +16 dBm at 50 GHz
• Option 15B delivers ≥+16 dB high power output
• Option 15X typical performance: +19 dBm at 20 GHz
Spectral Purity
• Phase noise: –94 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset (guaranteed, 40 GHz); –116 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset
• Ultra Low Phase Noise (Option 3) and Low Phase Noise (Option 30) available
Frequency Extension Options
• Option 22: extends to 0.1 Hz via Direct Digital Synthesis; CW and Step Sweep only; 2 dB output power degradation
• Option 4: extends to 10 MHz via Digital Down-Converter with superior phase noise below 500 MHz; RF coverage to 2.2 GHz
• Option 5: extends to 10 MHz via heterodyne mixing; maintains analog performance
– Key Features
• Phase-locked operation across all frequency steps
• Optional analog ramp sweep for faster measurements
• Modulation-capable architecture
– Typical Applications
RF and microwave component characterization, subsystem validation, manufacturing test, and field repair of high-frequency systems from 2 GHz to 40 GHz.
