The Anritsu MG3695B is a synthesized signal generator delivering precise, stable RF and microwave signals across an exceptionally broad frequency spectrum. Built for research, development, and production testing in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and high-speed digital communications, the instrument combines wide frequency coverage, superior spectral purity, and configurable output power in a single platform. Its modular architecture supports optional frequency extensions and high-power configurations, enabling integration into automated test stations while adapting to evolving measurement requirements.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Frequency range: 2 GHz to 50 GHz (standard); extendable to 67 GHz
• Optional low-frequency coverage: 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz, or 10 MHz to 2.2 GHz
• Frequency resolution: 0.01 Hz standard; 10.0 mHz available
• Frequency accuracy maintained across wide temperature range with 30-minute warm-up from standby
Output Power
• Standard maximum: +17 dBm at 20 GHz
• Filtered output: +19 dBm typical at 20 GHz
• High Power Option 15: +25 dBm to 10 GHz, +23 dBm at 20 GHz, +19 dBm to 40 GHz, +13 dBm to 50 GHz, +3 dBm to 65 GHz
• Minimum leveled output: –95 dBm with attenuator; –120 dBm achievable in 0.01 dB steps
• Output units selectable as dBm or mV
Spectral Purity
• Ultra-low phase noise (Option 3): –110 dBc/Hz typical at 1 kHz offset, 10 GHz carrier
• Performance improvement of 30–50 dB over comparable synthesizers from 10 MHz to 2.2 GHz with Option 4 Digital Down Converter
– Key Features
• Configurable frequency options supporting applications from DC to mmWave with external multipliers
• High-stability oscillator with extended warm-up specifications for critical measurements
• Selectable output format and precision power leveling
• Optional phase-noise reduction for narrowband source applications
– Typical Applications
• Component and subsystem characterization in RF/microwave development
• Production acceptance testing for communication and radar systems
• Frequency response and intermodulation measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
Modular option structure enables seamless ATE integration and future expansion without hardware replacement.
