Analog Signal Generator MG3740A

Overview

Features
Description

Analog Signal Generator supporting frequencies of 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz
High-purity signal source for testing analog radio
Built-in AM/FM/ΦM/Pulse modulation function [Standard]
Two RF outputs using Dual-RF [Option]
Expansion to narrowband digital modulation signal generator [Option]

Anritsu's Analog Signal Generator MG3740A has excellent RF specifications, including SSB phase noise and output level as well as versatile modulation functions (AM/FM/ΦM/Pulse). The MG3740A is the ideal solution for high-purity signal source for testing analog radio Rx characteristics. Moreover, adding the digital modulation option supports generation of narrowband digital modulation signals.

Supports narrowband digital modulation as well as CW and analog modulations.

Data Sheet

■ Main Performance and Specifications

Basic Performance

Frequency range	100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz [1stRF Option] 100 kHz to 2.7/4/6 GHz [2ndRF Option]
SSB phase noise	<-140 dBc/Hz (nom.) (100 MHz, 20 kHz offset, CW) <-131 dBc/Hz (typ.) (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset, CW)
Level setting range	-110 to +17 dBm [Standard] -144 to +17 dBm [Option]
High power output	+23 dBm (CW, 400 MHz to 3 GHz) [Option]
Switching speed	<600 µs (frequency/amplitude, List/Sweep mode)
Built-in AM/FM/ΦM/Pulse modulation function [Standard]

Expansion Options

Adding additional analog modulation input [Option]
Adding additional analog modulation input options extends to two internal modulation sources (AM/FM/ΦM) and
one external modulation source supporting simultaneous two-signal modulation.
Two independent RF outputs using Dual-RF [Option]
Supports "Wanted + Interference wave for Rx characteristics tests", "Amp intermodulation characteristics evaluation",
and "RF/LO signal source for Mixer evaluations".
USB power sensor (Sold separately)
Supports connection of two USB power sensors max.
Expansion to narrowband digital modulation signal generator [Option]
Adding the digital modulation function [Option] supports generation of narrowband digital modulation signals.
- RF modulation bandwidth : 2 MHz
- Waveform generation software: IQproducer (License sold separately)
  TDMA IQproducer / Fading IQproducer
BER measurement function [Option]
Input bit rate: 100 bps to 40 Mbps

Communications Interfaces

Standard 1000BASE-T, GPIB, and USB interfaces
Built-in SCPI, MG3700A/MS269xA/MS2830A/MG364xA compatibility modes

Options UPDATED

Hardware Main Frame	MG3740A	Analog Signal Generator
Hardware Option 1stRF (Requires one option)	MG3740A-032	1stRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
	MG3740A-034	1stRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz
	MG3740A-036	1stRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Hardware Option 2ndRF (optional) (1xx: Retrofit)	MG3740A-062/162	2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
	MG3740A-064/164	2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz
	MG3740A-066/166	2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Hardware Option Common (1xx: Retrofit)	MG3740A-001/101	Rubidium Reference Oscillator
	MG3740A-002/102	High Stability Reference Oscillator
	MG3740A-011/111	2ndary HDD
	MG3740A-017/117	Universal Input/Output
	MG3740A-020/120	Digital Modulation
	MG3740A-021/121	BER Test Function
	MG3740A-181 NEW	CPU/Windows7 Upgrade Retrofit
Hardware Option For 1stRF (1xx: Retrofit)	MG3740A-041/141	High Power Extension for 1stRF
	MG3740A-042/142	Low Power Extension for 1stRF
	MG3740A-043/143	Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF
	MG3740A-045/145	ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 1stRF*¹
	MG3740A-048/148	Combination of Baseband Signal for 1stRF*¹
	MG3740A-050/150	Additional Analog Modulation Input for 1stRF
Hardware Option For 2ndRF (1xx: Retrofit)	MG3740A-071/171	High Power Extension for 2ndRF
	MG3740A-072/172	Low Power Extension for 2ndRF
	MG3740A-073/173	Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF
	MG3740A-075/175	ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 2ndRF*¹
	MG3740A-078/178	Combination of Baseband Signal for 2ndRF*¹
	MG3740A-080/180	Additional Analog Modulation Input for 2ndRF
Software IQproducer*¹	MX370102A	TDMA IQproducer
Software IQproducer*¹	MX370107A	Fading IQproducer
Maintenance Service	MG3740A-ES210	2 Years Extended Warranty Service
	MG3740A-ES310	3 Years Extended Warranty Service
	MG3740A-ES510	5 Years Extended Warranty Service

*: MG3740A-1xx: Retrofit options.
*1: Requires MG3740A-020/120.

Related Links

Library

Brochure

Brochure	Release Date
Analog Signal Generator MG3740A	9/2/2020
MX370x series software - IQproducer MX3701xxA	2/18/2020

Datasheet

Datasheet	Release Date
Analog Signal Generator MG3740A	7/13/2016

Configuration Guides

Configuration Guides	Release Date
Analog Signal Generator MG3740A	5/30/2018

Application Note

Application Note	Release Date
Basic of Remote Control over Ethernet with Windows Instrument	11/9/2016
Instrument Security for MG3710A/MG3740A Signal Generator	3/27/2014

Leaflet

Leaflet	Release Date
Signal Analyzer and Signal Generator Security Policy	9/14/2018
2-Level FSK Evaluation - Pulse Generation/External Input FM/BER Measurement	1/13/2015
Good RF Performance, Low Cost and Low Workload	10/3/2014

White Paper

White Paper	Release Date
Anti-Virus Measures for Instruments with Windows Operating System	12/26/2019

Operations Manual

Operations Manual	Release Date
MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator MG3740A Analog Signal Generator Operation Manual	9/26/2019
MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator MG3740A Analog Signal Generator Help File	9/26/2019
MG3700A/MG3710A/MG3710E Vector Signal Generator MG3740A Analog Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducer)	8/21/2017
MX370102A/MX269902A TDMA IQproducer Operation Manual	8/21/2017
MX370107A Fading IQproducer Operation Manual	11/27/2012

User Guide

User Guide	Release Date
MG3710A/MG3740A Security Update against WannaCrypt Ransomware Installation Instructions	6/9/2017
Firmware Install Simple Operation Guide	2/6/2017
Software License Install Simple Operation Guide	2/6/2017
BER Measurement Simple Operation Guide (MG3710A-021/MG3740A-021)	2/6/2017
Simple Guide to Using Waveform Patterns	2/6/2017
Combination of Baseband Signal Function Simple Operation Guide	2/6/2017