The Anritsu MG3710E is a vector signal generator engineered to produce complex modulated signals across multiple frequency bands, delivering RF and baseband performance for R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance environments. It consolidates functionality typically requiring multiple synchronized instruments, reducing system complexity and cost while supporting current and emerging wireless standards.
## Technical Specifications
**Frequency Coverage**
• 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz, 4.0 GHz, or 6.0 GHz (selectable)
• Frequency converter options extend range to 44 GHz
**RF Performance**
• Output power: +23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz)
• Modulation bandwidth: 160 MHz (120 MHz internal baseband generator)
• SSB phase noise: −140 dBc/Hz nominal @ 100 MHz (20 kHz offset); −131 dBc/Hz typical @ 1 GHz; −125 dBc/Hz typical @ 2 GHz
• Level accuracy: ±0.5 dB absolute; ±0.2 dB linearity typical
• ACLR: −68 dBc (W-CDMA Test Model 1, 64DPCH, ≤+5 dBm)
• Switching speed: <600 µs (List/Sweep mode)
**Baseband & Memory**
• Built-in waveform generator: 20 kHz to 200 MHz sampling rate
• Waveform memory: 64 Msamples standard; 256 Msamples or 1024 Msamples optional
**Modulation Support**
Digital: 5G NR (sub-6 GHz), LTE-Advanced, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n/j/p/ac), Bluetooth, GPS/GLONASS/QZSS, DVB-T/H, ISDB-T/BS/CS/CATV, broadcast patterns, fading, multi-carrier, TDMA, DFS radar and waveform patterns
Analog: AM, FM, phase modulation; pulse modulation supported
## Key Features
• 160 MHz modulation bandwidth accommodates 802.11ac when using MX370111A options
• Fast frequency switching enables efficient list and sweep operations
• Excellent phase noise performance across L-band and microwave frequencies
• Large waveform memory supports extended signal sequences without reloading
## Typical Applications
• Cellular device and infrastructure testing (5G, LTE, W-CDMA)
• WLAN and Bluetooth transceiver validation
• Satellite navigation receiver characterization
• Digital television and broadcast signal simulation
• Multi-standard protocol development and verification
## Compatibility & Integration
Frequency conversion accessories enable operation beyond the native 6.0 GHz maximum. Standard RF output connects to external amplifiers and test fixtures for power scaling and integration into larger measurement systems.
