Anritsu MG3710E Vector Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz with Dual RF and Dual Waveform Memory Options

Vector signal generator covering 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz, with up to 160 MHz built-in baseband generation and optional dual RF outputs.

Frequency range: 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz
Setting range (1st SG): 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz
Setting range (1st SG): 9 kHz to 4 GHz
Setting range (1st SG): 9 kHz to 6 GHz

Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu MG3710E is a multi-function vector signal generator with wideband vector modulation and a built-in baseband waveform generator backed by large-capacity waveform memory. The 1st RF output covers 100 kHz to 2.7, 4 or 6 GHz depending on the frequency option selected, and an optional 2nd RF output is available in the same frequency ranges. It supports the main mobile communications and wireless LAN standards, as well as emerging and proprietary wireless technologies.

Dual RF and dual waveform memory

With the Dual RF and Dual Waveform Memory options, one MG3710E can output up to four independently modulated signals. The baseband signal combination options (MG3710E-048/078) add a second waveform memory to each RF output, so two waveform patterns can be combined with their own frequency offset, level offset and delay. This allows test setups that would otherwise need several synchronized signal generators, such as wanted plus interference signals for receiver blocking tests, wanted plus two CW tones for intermodulation tests, wanted plus delayed signals for multipath tests, and multiple wanted signals for MIMO and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation testing.

Waveform sources

The instrument can use four types of waveform pattern: built-in standard waveform patterns, optional waveform patterns sold separately (MX3700xxA, MX3700xxB, MX3710xxA), waveforms created with the IQproducer waveform generation software (MX3701xxA), and IQ data from general-purpose signal generation software, such as MATLAB, converted to MG3710E waveform patterns. Standard waveform memory is 64 Msamples and can be expanded to 256 or 1024 Msamples.

Expansion and connectivity

Options include an AWGN generator, a BER measurement function, additional analog modulation inputs, analog IQ input/output, and a universal input/output option that shares local, baseband clock and trigger signals between up to four MG3710E units for phase-coherent MIMO configurations up to 8x8. Up to two USB power sensors can be connected. Remote control is provided over 1000BASE-T Ethernet, GPIB and USB, using SCPI commands or modes compatible with the MG3700A, MS269xA and MS2830A. The command set is shared with the MG3710A.

Key Features

Frequency coverage of 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz
ACLR of -68 dBc (W-CDMA, Test-Model 1, 64DPCH, ≤+5 dBm)
Output level of +23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz) with high power extension
Switching time <600 µs in List/Sweep mode
Built-in wideband 160 MHz/120 MHz baseband signal generator
Optional Dual RF with two independent RF outputs
Optional Dual Waveform Memory with two independently modulated signals per RF output
Up to four independently modulated signals from one unit
64 Msamples standard waveform memory, expandable to 256 or 1024 Msamples
Pre-installed standard waveform patterns for LTE, W-CDMA/HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000, Bluetooth, GPS, WLAN and broadcast
5G NR sub-6 GHz TDD/FDD and LTE-Advanced TDD/FDD signal generation with optional IQproducer software
Standard analog modulation (AM/FM/ΦM) and pulse modulation
Optional AWGN generator with C/N ≤40 dB
Optional BER measurement function, 100 bps to 40 Mbps input bit rate
Phase-coherent synchronization of up to four units for 8x8 MIMO
Choice of standard, high stability or rubidium reference oscillator
Support for up to two USB power sensors
1000BASE-T, GPIB and USB remote interfaces with SCPI and MG3700A/MS269xA/MS2830A compatibility modes

Specifications

Frequency

Frequency range	100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz 1st RF with Opt-032/034/036; 2nd RF with Opt-062/064/066. Datasheet setting range starts at 9 kHz
Setting range (1st SG) MG3710E-032	9 kHz to 2.7 GHz
Setting range (1st SG) MG3710E-034	9 kHz to 4 GHz
Setting range (1st SG) MG3710E-036	9 kHz to 6 GHz
Setting range (2nd SG) MG3710E-062	9 kHz to 2.7 GHz
Setting range (2nd SG) MG3710E-064	9 kHz to 4 GHz
Setting range (2nd SG) MG3710E-066	9 kHz to 6 GHz
Resolution	0.01 Hz
Phase offset range	–180.00 deg. to +180.00 deg. Resolution: 0.01 deg.
Switching speed	≤600 μs Frequency >187.5 MHz, Phase Noise Optimization offset <200 kHz, time from trigger input to final frequency ±0.1 ppm or within 100 Hz when executing List function

Internal Reference Oscillator

Aging rate (standard)	±1 × 10^-6/year Without MG3710E-001/002
Temperature characteristics (standard)	±2.5 × 10^-6 (5 °C to 45 °C) Without MG3710E-001/002
Aging rate MG3710E-001	±1 × 10^-10/month Rubidium reference oscillator
Temperature characteristics MG3710E-001	±2 × 10^-9 (5 °C to 45 °C) Rubidium reference oscillator
Start-up characteristics MG3710E-001	±1 × 10^-9 (7.5 minutes after power-on) 23 °C, referenced to frequency at 24 hours after power-on
Aging rate MG3710E-002	±1 × 10^-7/year High stability reference oscillator
Temperature characteristics MG3710E-002	±2 × 10^-8 (5 °C to 45 °C) High stability reference oscillator
Start-up characteristics MG3710E-002	±5 × 10^-7 (2 minutes after power-on), ±5 × 10^-8 (5 minutes after power-on) 23 °C, referenced to frequency at 24 hours after power-on

Output Level

Setting range	–110 to +17 dBm Without high/low power extension
Setting range MG3710E-041, MG3710E-071	–110 to +30 dBm With high power extension, without low power extension, without reverse power protection
Setting range MG3710E-041, MG3710E-071	–110 to +25 dBm With high power extension and reverse power protection (MG3710E-043/073)
Setting range MG3710E-042, MG3710E-072	–144 to +17 dBm With low power extension, without high power extension
Setting range MG3710E-041/042, MG3710E-071/072	–144 to +30 dBm With high and low power extension, without reverse power protection; –144 to +25 dBm with MG3710E-043/073
High power output MG3710E-041, MG3710E-071	+23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz)
Unit	dBm, dBμV (Terminated, Open)
Resolution	0.01 dB
Switching speed	≤600 μs Frequency >187.5 MHz, within output level accuracy range; time from List trigger until within ±0.2 dB of final output level
Absolute level accuracy	±0.5 dB Brochure headline figure
Linearity	±0.2 dB (typ.) Brochure headline figure
ATT Hold setting range	–10 to +10 dB Limits restricted by the signal output range; resolution 0.01 dB

Output Connector

Connector	N-J Connector, 50 Ω (Front panel)
VSWR (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)	≤1.9 Output level ≤–7 dBm (≤–10 dBm with MG3710E-043/073)
Maximum reverse input (DC)	±50 VDC (max.)
Maximum reverse input power	2 W (nom.) Without reverse power protection
Maximum reverse input power MG3710E-043, MG3710E-073	20 W (1 MHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.), 10 W (2 GHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.)

Signal Purity

Harmonic spurious	<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) CW, Optimize S/N Off, without MG3710E-041 and MG3710E-043/073
Harmonic spurious MG3710E-041	<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+12 dBm, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) CW, Optimize S/N Off, without MG3710E-043/073
Non-harmonic spurious (100 kHz ≤ f ≤ 187.5 MHz)	<–62 dBc, –70 dBc (typ.) CW, –30 dBm ≤ output level ≤ +5 dBm, offset ≥10 kHz
Non-harmonic spurious (187.5 MHz < f ≤ 750 MHz)	<–68 dBc, –76 dBc (typ.) CW, –30 dBm ≤ output level ≤ +5 dBm, offset ≥10 kHz
Non-harmonic spurious (750 MHz < f ≤ 1.5 GHz)	<–62 dBc, –76 dBc (typ.) CW, –30 dBm ≤ output level ≤ +5 dBm, offset ≥10 kHz
Non-harmonic spurious (1.5 GHz < f ≤ 3 GHz)	<–56 dBc, –70 dBc (typ.) CW, –30 dBm ≤ output level ≤ +5 dBm, offset ≥10 kHz
Non-harmonic spurious (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)	<–50 dBc, –64 dBc (typ.) CW, –30 dBm ≤ output level ≤ +5 dBm, offset ≥10 kHz
SSB phase noise (100 MHz)	<–140 dBc/Hz (nom.) CW, Phase Noise Optimization <200 kHz, 20 kHz offset
SSB phase noise (1 GHz)	<–131 dBc/Hz (typ.) CW, Phase Noise Optimization <200 kHz, 20 kHz offset
SSB phase noise (2 GHz)	<–125 dBc/Hz (typ.) CW, Phase Noise Optimization <200 kHz, 20 kHz offset

Analog Modulation

AM depth range	0 to 100 % Internal modulation; resolution 0.1 %
AM depth error	<2 % of setting + 1 % (nom.) 98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, modulation rate 1 kHz, sine, depth ≤90 %
FM deviation accuracy	<2 % of setting + 20 Hz (nom.) Modulation rate 1 kHz, sine, 20 Hz ≤ FM deviation ≤ 40 kHz
FM deviation resolution	0.1 Hz
PM deviation range	0 rad. to 160 rad., or [40 MHz ÷ Modulation Rate] (smaller value) Resolution 0.001 rad.
Pulse modulation on/off ratio	>70 dB (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz), >60 dB (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
Minimum pulse width	1 μs (nom.)
Pulse rise/fall time	≤50 ns (nom.) 10 to 90 %
Pulse repetition frequency	DC to 1 MHz (Duty: 50 %)
Internal modulation waveforms	Sine wave, Triangular wave, Square wave, Ramp wave (Positive or Negative)
Additional analog modulation input type MG3710E-050, MG3710E-080	AM, FM, ΦM Input impedance 50 Ω/600 Ω/Hi-Z (100 kΩ/70 pF) (nom.)

Vector Modulation

Modulation frequency response (850 MHz to 2.2 GHz)	±0.6 dB (At Center Frequency ±10 MHz), ±1.3 dB (At Center Frequency ±50 MHz) Without MG3710E-043, channel correction on, –7 dBm, 160 MHz random signal, 18 °C to 28 °C
Modulation frequency response (3.5 GHz/5.8 GHz)	±0.6 dB (At Center Frequency ±10 MHz), ±1.9 dB (At Center Frequency ±50 MHz) Without MG3710E-043, channel correction on, –7 dBm, 160 MHz random signal, 18 °C to 28 °C
Vector accuracy, W-CDMA (Test Model 4)	≤0.62 % (rms) 800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 2.2 GHz; ≤0.6 % (rms) typ.; 18 °C to 28 °C, after CAL
Vector accuracy, GSM	≤0.84 ° (rms) 800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz; ≤0.8 ° (rms) typ.
Vector accuracy, EDGE	≤0.84 % (rms) 800 MHz to 900 MHz, 1.8 GHz to 1.9 GHz; ≤0.8 % (rms) typ.
Vector accuracy, LTE (20 MHz Test Model 3.1)	≤0.82 % (rms) 600 MHz to 2.7 GHz and 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz; ≤0.8 % (rms) typ.
Carrier leak	≤–55 dBc (100 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz), ≤–45 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz) 18 °C to 28 °C, RMS value 0 dB, after CAL
Image rejection	≤–50 dBc (200 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz), ≤–43 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz) 18 °C to 28 °C, complex CW at 10 MHz or less, after CAL
ACLR (W-CDMA)	-68 dBc (W-CDMA, Test-Model 1, 64DPCH, ≤+5 dBm)
ACLR, 300 MHz ≤ f < 800 MHz	≤–68 dBc/3.84 MHz (5 MHz offset), ≤–70 dBc/3.84 MHz (10 MHz offset) W-CDMA TestModel1 64 DPCH, 18 °C to 28 °C; output level ≤–2 dBm (≤+5 dBm with MG3710E-041)
ACLR, 800 MHz ≤ f < 1 GHz	≤–70 dBc/3.84 MHz (5 MHz offset), ≤–71 dBc/3.84 MHz (10 MHz offset) W-CDMA TestModel1 64 DPCH, 18 °C to 28 °C
ACLR, 1 GHz ≤ f < 1.8 GHz	≤–69 dBc/3.84 MHz (5 MHz offset), ≤–71 dBc/3.84 MHz (10 MHz offset) W-CDMA TestModel1 64 DPCH, 18 °C to 28 °C
ACLR, 1.8 GHz ≤ f < 2.2 GHz	≤–68 dBc/3.84 MHz (5 MHz offset), ≤–71 dBc/3.84 MHz (10 MHz offset) W-CDMA TestModel1 64 DPCH, 18 °C to 28 °C
ACLR, 2.2 GHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz	≤–65 dBc/3.84 MHz (5 MHz offset), ≤–71 dBc/3.84 MHz (10 MHz offset) W-CDMA TestModel1 64 DPCH, 18 °C to 28 °C
ACLR, 3 GHz < f ≤ 3.8 GHz	≤–63 dBc/3.84 MHz (5 MHz offset), ≤–67 dBc/3.84 MHz (10 MHz offset) Output level ≤–2 dBm (≤–5 dBm with MG3710E-043/073)
Level error compared to CW (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz)	±0.2 dB AWGN signal, 5 MHz bandwidth, output level <+1 dBm, 18 °C to 28 °C

I and Q Input/Output

IQ input modulation bandwidth MG3710E-018	Baseband: 80 MHz (nom.), RF: 160 MHz (nom.)
IQ input connector MG3710E-018	BNC-J (Front panel) Maximum input level –1 V (peak) ≤ I, Q ≤ +1 V (peak); impedance 50 Ω (nom.)
IQ output voltage range MG3710E-018	–2.5 V to +5 V Output open, output voltage amplitude + DC offset; BNC-J rear panel

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Waveform resolution	14, 15, 16 bits for each I/Q
Modulation bandwidth	160 MHz/120 MHz 160 MHz with firmware 2.00.00 or later and only with WLAN IQproducer MX370111A and MX370111A-002
Reconstruction filter	80 MHz
Internal baseband reference clock	20 kHz to 200 MHz/160 MHz Resolution 0.001 Hz
Waveform memory (standard)	64 Msamples Per RF output
Waveform memory MG3710E-045, MG3710E-075	256 Msamples
Waveform memory MG3710E-046, MG3710E-076	1024 Msamples
Maximum patterns	4096 /waveform memory Max. package count 4096; minimum 128 samples per pattern

AWGN Generation Function

C/N ratio absolute value MG3710E-049, MG3710E-079	≤40 dB
Bandwidth limit filter MG3710E-049, MG3710E-079	From 20 % to 80 % of waveform sampling rate

Sweep/List Function

Sweep function	Sets frequency and level sweep at 1000-point resolution
List function	Sets sweep points for both frequency and level individually to 500 points

BER Measurement Function

Input bit rate MG3710E-021	100 bps to 40 Mbps
Input signal MG3710E-021	Data, Clock, Enable AUX connector (rear panel), TTL
Measurable pattern MG3710E-021	PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, ALL0, ALL1, 01, PN9 fix, PN11 fix, PN15 fix, PN20 fix, PN23 fix, User Define
Measurement mode MG3710E-021	Single, Endless, Continuous

Connectors

External reference input	5, 10, 13 MHz BNC-J rear panel, 50 Ω (nom.); –15 dBm ≤ level ≤ +20 dBm (AC coupled)
Reference signal output	10 MHz BNC-J rear panel, output level ≥0 dBm (AC coupled)
Local oscillator input/output MG3710E-017	98 MHz to 6 GHz SMA-J rear panel, 50 Ω (nom.)
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ-45 (Rear panel)
GPIB	IEEE488 Bus connector (IEEE488.2, Rear panel)
USB	USB-B (USB2.0, Rear panel); USB-A (USB2.0, Front panel: 2 ports, Rear panel: 2 ports)
Monitor output	Mini D-Sub connector (compatible with VGA, Rear panel)
Remote command	Built-in SCPI, MG3700A/MS269xA/MS2830A compatibility modes Common with MG3710A

Display

Display	XGA-color LCD (Diagonal: 213 mm, Resolution: 1024 × 768)

General

Dimensions	426 (W) × 177 (H) × 390 (D) mm Excluding projections
Mass	≤13.7 kg With MG3710E-032, 034 or 036, excluding other options; ≤17 kg including all options
Power voltage	100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac), 200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption	≤350 VA Including all options
Operating temperature	+5 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature	–20 °C to +60 °C

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Receiver blocking testing with wanted and interference signals
Receiver intermodulation testing
Multipath testing with delayed signals
MIMO testing
LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation testing
5G NR sub-6 GHz device testing
Multi-standard radio (MSR) evaluation
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11ac signal generation
5 GHz band WLAN DFS testing
Land mobile radio testing
O-RAN equipment testing
R&D simulation with custom waveforms

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MG3710E-032	1stRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz — 1st RF frequency range; one 1st RF option required
MG3710E-034	1stRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz — 1st RF frequency range; one 1st RF option required
MG3710E-036	1stRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz — 1st RF frequency range; one 1st RF option required
MG3710E-062/162	2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-064/164	2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-066/166	2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-001/101	Rubidium Reference Oscillator — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-002/102	High Stability Reference Oscillator — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-011/111	Secondary HDD — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-014/114	Removable HDD, Windows 10 — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-017/117	Universal Input/Output — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-021/121	BER Test Function — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-018/118	Analog IQ Input/Output — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-041/141	High Power Extension for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-042/142	Low Power Extension for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-043/143	Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-045/145	ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-046/146	ARB Memory Upgrade 1024 Msample for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-048/148	Combination of Baseband Signal for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-049/149	AWGN for 1stRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-050/150	Additional Analog Modulation Input for 1st RF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-071/171	High Power Extension for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-072/172	Low Power Extension for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-073/173	Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-075/175	ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-076/176	ARB Memory Upgrade 1024 Msample for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-078/178	Combination of Baseband Signal for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-079/179	AWGN for 2ndRF — 1xx: Retrofit
MG3710E-080/180	Additional Analog Modulation Input for 2nd RF — 1xx: Retrofit
MX370073B	DFS Radar Pattern [For FCC/Japan MIC]
MX370075A	DFS (ETSI) Waveform Pattern [For ETSI]
MX370084A	ISDB-Tmm Waveform Pattern
MX371054A	Interference Waveform Pattern for LTE Receiver Test
MX371055A	Interference Waveform Pattern for 5G NR Receiver Test
MX370101A	HSDPA/HSUPA IQproducer
MX370102A	TDMA IQproducer
MX370103A	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer
MX370104A	Multi-carrier IQproducer
MX370106A	DVB-T/H IQproducer
MX370107A	Fading IQproducer
MX370108A	LTE IQproducer
MX370108A-001	LTE-Advanced FDD Option — Requires MX370108A
MX370110A	LTE TDD IQproducer
MX370110A-001	LTE-Advanced TDD Option — Requires MX370110A
MX370111A	WLAN IQproducer
MX370111A-002	802.11ac (160 MHz) Option — Requires MX370111A
MX370112A	TD-SCDMA IQproducer
MX370113A	5GNR TDD sub-6GHz IQproducer
MX370114A	5GNR FDD sub-6GHz IQproducer
MG3710E-ES210	2 Years Extended Warranty Service
MG3710E-ES310	3 Years Extended Warranty Service
MG3710E-ES510	5 Years Extended Warranty Service