The Anritsu MG3695A is an RF/microwave signal generator delivering continuous frequency coverage from 2 GHz to 50 GHz for demanding aerospace, defense, and wireless communication applications. It combines high output power with excellent phase noise performance, offering multiple modulation types and flexible sweep capabilities. The instrument operates via front-panel control or remote IEEE-488 GPIB interface, with optional frequency extensions and customizable waveform generation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• Base range: 2 GHz to 50 GHz
• Optional down-converter/DDS extension: 0.1 Hz
• Optional coverage (Option 4): 10 MHz to 2.2 GHz
• Optional coverage (Option 5): 10 MHz to 2 GHz
• Optional coverage (Option 22): 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz
• Frequency resolution (step sweep): 0.01 Hz
Output Power
• Standard: 13 dBm at 20 GHz
• Optional enhancement: 17 dBm at 20 GHz; 14 dBm at 40 GHz
• High-power options: +26 dBm at 20 GHz, +21 dBm at 40 GHz, +16 dBm at 50 GHz
• With electronic attenuator (Option 15): down to -140 dBm
Phase Noise
• Optional ultra-low phase noise available above 2 GHz
• With digital down-converter: 2 GHz to ≤20 GHz: 20 GHz to ≤40 GHz: 40 GHz to ≤50 GHz: <-40 dBc
– Key Features
• Modulation types: amplitude, frequency, phase, and pulse
• Internal or external modulation drive
• User-defined waveforms via software package and Option 10
• IQ modulation support through IF input option
• Sweep modes: discrete CW, step, analog ramp, list frequency, and power sweep
• Sweep triggering with auto-trigger capability
• Phase offset adjustment in 0.1-degree increments
– Typical Applications
Aerospace and defense systems testing, wireless communication component evaluation, microwave device characterization, and precision RF signal sourcing.
– Compatibility & Integration
IEEE-488 GPIB remote control; optional user-defined modulation software; IF input option for external IQ-modulated signal up-conversion.
