RF/Microwave Signal Generator

MG362x1A

Rubidium delivers unmatched signal purity, output power, frequency stability and exceptional utility for a broad range of measurement applications across 9 kHz to 70 GHz frequency range.

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Signal purity determines quality of measurements in several applications such as radar, transceiver, ADC/DAC and components testing. Rubidium™ pushes the envelope in phase noise performance with its low and ultra low phase noise options. Coupled with best-in-class harmonic and spurious performance, Rubidium signal generator offers industry leading overall signal purity performance that enables customers to make more accurate measurements.

Rubidium MG362x1A offers atomic clock frequency stability with an internal rubidium frequency reference option. Alternatively, customers can also get exceptional frequency stability by locking an internal oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) reference to an external GNSS/GPS signal. The exceptional frequency stability makes Rubidium an ideal signal generator for Metrology and high speed clock applications.

Rubidium’s AM, FM/PM and Pulse modulation capabilities enable generation of wide range of complex analog modulated signals. Simultaneous modulation of AM/FM, AM/PM, or FM/Pulse is possible to generate complex modulation waveforms such as chirps. Wide range of signal simulation capabilities are built into the signal generators for pulsed radar testing, as well.

Rubidium features a 7 inch touch screen along with keypad and dial on the front panel. Four USB 3.0 ports on the front panel enable connecting to a variety of devices such as memory devices and Anritsu's USB power sensors. Standard drivers such as IVI.NET and IVI-C along with support of SCPI commands make remote programming of Rubidium quick and efficient.

Features	Benefit
Very low phase noise, close in and far out	Make true ENOB measurements of high resolution, Gbit ADC/DACs Use as LO source with low noise contribution for frequency up/down conversion in testing of Pulsed radars receivers and Communication transceivers Use as high frequency clock source with very low jitter
Atomic clock frequency stability and accuracy	Use as frequency reference: With option 66 output frequency accuracy of signal generator is traceable to that from a national standard lab reference in real time Use as frequency accurate and stable LO in up/down conversion applications Use as highly accurate and stable clock source Negligible frequency aging
Onsite level and frequency calibration	Calibrate level and frequency as often as necessary to ensure needed accuracy Better instrument availability as there is no need to send the signal generator to external labs Efficient and convenient
Very low harmonic and spurious	Enhance accuracy of nonlinear measurements such as P1 dB, IP2 and IP3 for amplifiers and mixers Enhance accuracy of SFDR and THD measurements for ADC/DACs No filtering needed to reduce harmonics/spurious when used as clock source
Quad pulse signal generation and pulse sweep	Simulate various types of targets in testing pulsed radars Moving targets Multiple targets Ground reflection

Adapters

Model Number	Description
1091-26-R	SMA(m) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-27-R	SMA(f) to N(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-80-R	SMA(m) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
1091-81-R	SMA(f) to N(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NK50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NKF50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NKF50	Precision Adapter, N(m) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFK50	Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(m), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
34NFKF50	Precision Adapter, N(f) to K(f), DC to 18 GHz, 50 Ω
K220B	Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K222B	Precision Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
K224B	Precision Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 40 GHz, 50 Ω
33KK50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KKF50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
33KFKF50C	Calibration Grade Adapter, K(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFK50A	Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VFKF50A	Precision Adapter, V(f) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VK50A	Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(m), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω
34VKF50A	Precision Adapter, V(m) to K(f), DC to 43.5 GHz, 50 Ω

Test Port Cables, Flexible, Ruggedized, Phase Stable

N120-6	RF Cables, Semi-Rigid, N(m) to N(m), 1 each, 0.01 to 18 GHz, 50 Ω, 15 cm (5.9 in)
NS120MF-6	RF Cables, Semi-Rigid, N(f) to N(f), 1 each, 0.01 to 18 GHz, 50 Ω, 15 cm (5.9 in)
15NNF50-1.0B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NNF50-1.5B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.5 m (59”), DC to 18 GHz, N(f) to N(m), 50 Ω
15NN50-1.0B	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
15LLF50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, 3.5 mm(m) to 3.5 mm(f), 50 Ω
15KKF50-1.0A	Test Port Cable, Armored, Phase Stable, 1.0 m (39”), DC to 20 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3671KFS50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 26.5 GHz, K(f) to 3.5 mm(m), 63.5 cm, 50 Ω
3671KFK50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFKF50-60	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(f), 63.5 cm (25 in), 50 Ω
3671KFK50-100	Test Port Cable, Flexible, Phase Stable, DC to 40 GHz, K(f) to K(m), 1 m (38 in), 50 Ω
806-206-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 70 GHz, 24 in (61 cm), V(m) – V(f), 50Ω
806-209-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 70 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), V(m) – V(f), 50Ω
806-304-R	Flexible Phase Stable Cable, DC to 40 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), K(m) – K(f), 50Ω
806-396-R	Flexible Low Loss Phase Stable Cable, DC to 70 GHz, 36 in (91.5 cm), V(m)-V(f), 50Ω

Phase-Stable 18 GHz, 40 GHz and 43.5 GHz Semi-Rigid Cables (Armored)

3670N50-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670N50-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(f), 50 Ω
3670NN50-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670NN50-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 18 GHz, N(m) to N(m), 50 Ω
3670K50A-1	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 30.48 cm (1 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω
3670K50A-2	Test Port Cable, Armored, Semi-rigid, 60.96 cm (2 ft), DC to 43.5 GHz, K(m) to K(f), 50 Ω

Model Number	Description
01-200	Calibrated Torque End Wrench, GPC-7 and Type N
01-201	Torque End Wrench, 5/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening male devices, for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)
01-203	Torque End Wrench, 13/16 in, 0.9 N.m (8 lbf·in) (for tightening ruggedized SMA, 2.4 mm, K and V test port connectors)
01-204	End Wrench, 5/16 in, Universal, Circular, Open-ended (for SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, K, and V connectors)

Applications

Delivering the highest purity and frequency stability levels of performance available in a RF/Microwave Signal Generator.

Non-linear measurements
- Single tone distortion – P1dB compression point
- Two tone intermodulation – IP2, IP3
- In band and out of band interference (C/I, Blocking)

Devices and Systems characterization
- Pulse modulated signal source to test Radar systems
- As pure CW source for LO substitution in testing of transceiver chains
- Clock and CW source for testing Gbit data converters (ADCs and DACs)

Swept linear measurements
- As additional source/s synchronized with vector analyzer

Frequency Reference
- Calibration and Metrology labs

Parameter	Specification
Frequency Range	9 kHz to 20/43.5 GHz/70 GHz Operable up to 72 Ghz
Frequency Resolution	0.001 Hz
SSB phase noise	-136 dBc/Hz (typ) and -140 dBc/Hz (measured) @ 10 GHz output, 10 kHz offset
Internal time base stability - Aging	< ±2 x 10E-8 per year with option 0003 < ±1 x 10E-9 per year with option 0056
Reference frequency input/output	10 MHz, 100 MHz and 1.6 GHz
Output power	-130 dBm to +20 dBm (MG36221A standard output) -130 dBm to +16 dBm (MG36241A, standard output) -90 dBm to +6 dBm (MG36271A, standard output)
Level accuracy and flatness	+/- 1.4 dB (MG36221A/MG36241A) +/- 2.5 dB (MG36271A)
Harmonics (20/43.5/70 GHz)	-58 dBc (MG36221A) -55 dBc (MG36241A and MG36271A)
Non harmonics (20/43.5/70 GHz)	-63 dBc
Modulation	AM, FM, PM and Pulse
Pulse modulation: min pulse width	<50 ns (Unleveled)
Pulse modulation: Rise/Fall times	5 ns (typical)
LF signal Generator waveforms	Sine, square, pulse, triangle, ramp, GN/UN noise
Frequency sweep modes	Step, List
Frequency sweep width	9 kHz to full frequency range (step, list)
Power sweep	Step and List
Power sweep resolution	0.01 dB/step

Option	Description
MG362x1A-0001	Rack Mount with Slides (Cannot be ordered with Option 11)
MG362x1A-0002	Mechanical Step Attenuator, 110 dB (MG36221A/MG36241A) Mechanical Step Attenuator, 90 dB (MG36271A)
MG362x1A-0003	Low Phase Noise and High Stability (Required for Option 13)
MG362x1A-0009	Rear Panel K Connector RF Output
MG362x1A-0011	Rack Mount without Slides (Shelf Mount)
MG362x1A-0012	Amplitude, Frequency and Phase Modulation, Internal/External (Requires Option 27 )
MG362x1A-0013	Ultra Low Phase Noise (Requires Option 3)
MG362x1A-0015	High Power Output
MG362x1A-0023	Option 23, Premium Phase Noise, CW (Requires Options 3 and 13) (Available on model MG36221A only)
MG362x1A-0026	Pulse Modulation, Internal/External (Requires Option 27)
MG362x1A-0027	Modulation Hardware (Requires Option 12, 26, or both for functionality)
MG362x1A-0029	Front Panel Modulation Input/Output Access (Requires Option 27)
MG362x1A-0056	Ultra Stability Time Base (Requires Option 3 or 13)
MG362x1A-0066	GNSS Atomic Clock Receiver (Requires option 3 or 13)
MG362x1A-0097	Accredited Calibration
MG362x1A-0098	Standard Calibration
MG362x1A-0099	Premium Calibration

Brochure	Release Date
Rubidium RF/Microwave Signal Generator MG362x1A Quick Fact Sheet	6/12/2023
Rubidium Low Noise RF and Microwave Signal Generator MG362x1A Product Brochure	6/12/2023

Datasheet	Release Date
UK Rubidium Signal Generator Declaration of Conformity	8/21/2023
EU Rubidium Signal Generator Declaration of Conformity	8/21/2023
Rubidium RF/Microwave Signal Generator MG362x1A Technical Data Sheet	6/12/2023
Rubidium MG362x1A Product Information, Compliance, and Safety	8/3/2022

Application Note	Release Date
Receiver Blocking Tests Using Rubidium Signal Generator MG362x1A	2/21/2023
Rubidium Radar Simulation and Testing Application Flyer	11/30/2021
Rubidium MG362x1A Signal Generator Atomic Clock Stability Frequency Source Application Flyer	11/30/2021
Rubidium MG36221A Nonlinear and Interference Measurements Application Flyer	11/30/2021
Rubidium Clean CW Source Testing Transceivers Application Flyer	11/30/2021
Rubidium MG362x1A Testing Giga Sample ADCs and DACs Application Flyer	11/30/2021