ANRITSU MG3692C Datasheet
ANRITSU MG3692C Datasheet
ANRITSU MG3692C Datasheet
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Technical Data Sheet
RF/Microwave Signal
Generators
MG3690C
RF/Microwave Signal Generator, 0.1 Hz to 70 GHz/325 GHz
Introduction
The MG3690C is the “ideal microwave signal generator” because it offers unsurpassed frequency coverage, the lowest phase
noise, leveled output power, spectral purity, switching speed, modulation performance, size, upgradeability, reliability, and
service. Our signal generators are configurable for a broad range of applications from R&D to manufacturing and depot repair.
Anritsu provides you a total solution including proven reliability and standard 3 year warranty plus pre- and post-sale support
that is the best in the industry.
MG3693C 2 GHz to 31.8 GHz K(f) Dwell Time Per Step: Variable from 1 ms to 99 seconds
MG3694C 2 GHz to 40 GHz K(f)
Fixed Rate Sweep: Allows the user to set the total time of the sweep,
MG3695C 2 GHz to 50 GHz V(f) including lock time. Variable from 20 ms to 99 seconds.
MG3697C 2 GHz to 67 GHz* V(f)
Analog Sweep Mode (Option 6)
Option 4 8 MHz to 2.2 GHz** Model No. Dependent
Option 5 8 MHz to 2 GHz** Model No. Dependent
Sweep Width: Independently selected from 1 MHz to full frequency range. With Option 4,
Digital Down Converter, Analog sweep is only available ≥ 500 MHz. Analog sweep is not
Option 22 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz Model No. Dependent available < 10 MHz with Option 22.
* Operational to 70 GHz
** All specifications apply ≥ 10 MHz Accuracy: The lesser of ± 30 MHz or (± 2 MHz + 0.25% of sweep width)
for Sweep Speeds of ≤ 50 MHz/ms (typical)
Options 4 and 5: Frequency extension down to 8 MHz
Two options are available to extend the 2 GHz low end frequency limit of the base Sweep Time Range: 30 ms to 99 seconds
models down to 8 MHz. Option 4 uses a digital down-converter (DDC) with successive
divide-by-two circuitry. It offers the best phase noise performance of the two choices, at Alternate Sweep Mode
the expense of some analog performance < 500 MHz. In that range, analog sweep mode Sweeps alternately in step sweep between any two sweep ranges. Each sweep range
is not available, and pulse modulation performance is specified as typical. In addition, may be associated with a power level.
frequency and phase modulation mod index is scaled by the division ratio of each band
of the DDC. Option 5 maintains all analog performance by using a heterodyne mixing Manual Sweep Mode
down-converter, but does not improve phase noise performance.
Provides stepped, phase-locked adjustment of frequency between sweep limits.
Option 22: Frequency extension down to DC User-selectable number of steps or step size.
If frequency coverage down to 0.1 Hz is desired, Option 22 can be added with either
Option 4 or 5. Option 22 uses Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) for CW and Step Sweep List Sweep Mode
modes of operation. Modulation and analog sweep are not available in the DDS band.
Under GPIB control or via the front panel, up to 4 tables with 2000 non-sequential
Frequency resolution < 10 MHz is 0.02 Hz. Output power across the complete instrument
frequency/power sets can be stored and then addressed as a phase-locked step sweep.
frequency range is degraded by 2 dB.
One table of 2000 points is stored in non-volatile memory, all other tables are stored in
CW Mode volatile memory.
Sweep Width: Independently selected, 0.01 Hz to full range. Every frequency step in Single: Triggers, aborts, and resets a single sweep. Reset sweep may be selected to be
sweep range is phase-locked. at the top or bottom of the sweep.
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General Remote Operation
Stored Setups: Stores front panel settings and nine additional front-panel setups in All instrument functions, settings, and operating modes (except for power on/standby)
a non-volatile RAM. A system menu allows saving and recalling of instrument setups. are controllable using commands sent from an external computer via the GPIB
Whenever the instrument is turned on, control settings come on at the same functions (IEEE-488 interface bus).
and values existing when the instrument was turned off.
GPIB Commands: Native, SCPI
Memory Sequencing Input: Accepts a TTL low-level signal to sequence through ten
stored setups. AUX I/O connector, rear panel. GPIB Address: Selectable from a system menu
Self-Test: Instrument self-test is performed when Self-Test soft-key is selected. If an IEEE-488 Interface Function Subset:
error is detected, an error message is displayed in a window on the LCD identifying the Source Handshake: SH1
probable cause and remedy. Acceptor Handshake: AH1
Talker: T6
Secure Mode: Disables all frequency and power level state displays. Stored setups Listener: L4
saved in secure mode remain secured when recalled. Mode selectable from a system Service Request: SR1
menu and via GPIB. Remote/Local: RL1
Parallel Poll: PP1
Parameter Entry: Instrument-controlled parameters can be entered in three ways: Device Clear: DC1
keypad, rotary data knob, or the ∧ and ∨ touch pads of the cursor-control key. The Device Trigger: DT1
keypad is used to enter new parameter values; the rotary data knob and the cursor- Controller Capability: C0, C1, C2, C3, C28
control key are used to edit existing parameter values. The ∧ and ∨ touch pads of the Tri-State Driver: E2
cursor-control key move the cursor left and right one digit under the open parameter.
The rotary data knob or the ∧ and ∨ touch pads will increment or decrement the digit GPIB Status Annunciators: When the instrument is operating in Remote, the GPIB
position over the cursor. Controlled parameters are frequency, power level, sweep status annunciators (listed below) will appear in a window on the front panel LCD.
time, dwell time, and number of steps. Keypad entries are terminated by pressing the
appropriate soft key. Edits are terminated by exiting the edit menu. Remote: Operating on the GPIB (all instrument front panel keys except for the SYSTEM
key and the RETURN TO LOCAL soft-key will be ignored).
Reset: Returns all instrument parameters to predefined default states or values.
Any pending GPIB I/O is aborted. Selectable from the system menu. LLO (Local Lockout): Disables the RETURN TO LOCAL soft-key. Instrument can
be placed in local mode only via GPIB or by cycling line power.
Master/Slave Operation: Allows two output signals to be swept with a user-selected
frequency offset. One instrument controls the other via AUX I/O and SERIAL I/O Emulations: The instrument responds to the published GPIB commands and responses
connections. Requires a Master/Slave Interface Cable Set (Part No. ND36329). of the Anritsu Models 6600, 6700,and 6XX00-series signal sources. When emulating
another signal source, the instrument will be limited to the capabilities, mnemonics, and
User Level Flatness Correction: Allows user to calibrate out path loss due to external parameter resolutions of the emulated instrument.
switching and cables via entered power table from a GPIB power meter or calculated
data. When user level correction is activated, entered power levels are delivered at the For users who wish to use Ethernet or USB control interfaces, the following adapters
point where calibration was performed. Supported power meters are Anritsu ML2437A, available from National Instruments are recommended:
ML2438A, ML2480A/B, ML2490A, and ML4803A and HP 437B, 438A, and 70100A. Ethernet: NI GPIB-ENET/1 Ø Ø
Five user tables are available with up to 801 points/table.
USB: NI GPIB-USB-MS
Warm Up Time:
From Standby: 30 minutes. Environmental (MIL-PRF-28800F, class 3)
From Cold Start (0 deg C): 120 hours to achieve specified frequency stability with aging.
Storage Temperature Range: –40 °C to +75 °C
Instruments disconnected from AC line power for more than 72 hours require
30 days to return to specified frequency stability with aging. Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to +50 °C
Power: 85 Vac - 264 Vac, 48 Hz - 440 Hz, 250 VA maximum Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% at 40 °C
Standby: With ac line power connected, unit is placed in standby when front panel power Altitude: 4,600 meters, 43.9 cm Hg
switch is released from the OPERATE position.
EMI: Meets the emission and immunity requirements of
Weight: 18 kg maximum EN61326: 1998
EN55011: 1991/CISPR-11:1990 Group 1 Class A
Dimensions: 133 H x 429 W x 450 D mm EN61000-4-2: 1995 – 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
EN61000-4-3: 1997 – 3 V/m
Warranty: 3 years from ship date
EN61000-4-4: 1995 – 0.5 kV SL, 1 kV PL
EN61000-4-5: 1995 – 1 kV – 2 kV L-E
EN61000-4-6: 1996
EN61000-4-11: 1994
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Frequency Switching Time Spectral Purity
Definitions All specifications apply at the lesser of +10 dBm output or maximum specified leveled
output power, unless otherwise noted.
Free Running Mode:
(Step or List Sweep) Spurious Signals
tsw = Switching Time, Unlocked Harmonic and Harmonically-related:
AM Noise Floor:
Typically < –145 dBm/Hz at 0 dBm output and offsets > 5 MHz from carrier.
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Single-Sideband Phase Noise*
Frequency Range
10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz
0.1 Hz to <10 MHz (Option 22) –80 (–100) –90 (–110) –120 (–125) –130 (–139) –130 (–141) –130 (–141)
10 MHz to 15.625 MHz (Option 4) –102 (–113) –128 (–133) –142 (–149) –145 (–152) –145 (–153) –145 (–153)
> 15.625 MHz to 31.25 MHz (Option 4) –97 (–109) –125 (–130) –142 (–147) –144 (–149) –144 (–153) –145 (–155)
> 31.25 MHz to 62.5 MHz (Option 4) –92 (–104) –122 (–128) –140 (–146) –142 (–146) –143 (–150) –145 (–155)
> 62.5 MHz to 125 MHz (Option 4) –87 (–98) –114 (–118) –133 (–139) –130 (–140) –130 (–143) –145 (–155)
> 125 MHz to 250 MHz (Option 4) –82 (–93) –108 (–113) –126 (–134) –124 (–134) –124 (–138) –145 (–153)
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz (Option 4) –75 (–87) –102 (–109) –120 (–128) –118 (–127) –118 (–130) –143 (–149)
> 500 MHz to 1050 MHz (Option 4) –70 (–80) –94 (–100) –115 (–123) –115 (–122) –116 (–126) –138 (–144)
> 1050 MHz to 2200 MHz (Option 4) –65 (–74) –86 (–96) –113 (–117) –111 (–116) –114 (–120) –133 (–139)
10 MHz to < 2000 MHz (Option 5) –62 (–72) –85 (–95) –100 (–104) –102 (–106) –102 (–106) –111 (–114)
2 GHz to 6 GHz –54 (–64) –81 (–88) –102 (–109) –103 (–110) –106 (–114) –128 (–133)
> 6 GHz to 10 GHz –52 (–62) –75 (–85) –98 (–106) –104 (–109) –106 (–113) –126 (–132)
> 10 GHz to 20 GHz –45 (–55) –69 (–78) –92 (–101) –98 (–103) –98 (–106) –124 (–131)
> 20 GHz to 40 GHz –38 (–48) –62 (–72) –86 (–94) –92 (–100) –92 (–100) –118 (–124)
> 40 GHz to 67 GHz –32 (–42) –56 (–66) –80 (–88) –87 (–94) –82 (–91) –112 (–118)
Frequency Range
10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz** 10 kHz** 100 kHz 1 MHz
0.1 Hz to < 10 MHz (Option 22) –80 (–100) –90 (–110) –120 (–125) –130 (–139) –130 (–141) –130 (–141)
10 MHz to 15.625 MHz (Option 4) –102 (–120) –128 (–140) –142 (–150) –145 (–152) –148 (–153) –148 (–152)
> 15.625 MHz to 31.25 MHz (Option 4) –97 (–108) –125 (–128) –142 (–149) –145 (–153) –148 (–153) –148 (–155)
> 31.25 MHz to 62.5 MHz (Option 4) –92 (–109) –122 (–131) –140 (–146) –145 (–153) –148 (–153) –148 (–156)
> 62.5 MHz to 125 MHz (Option 4) –87 (–98) –114 (–118) –134 (–139) –142 (–147) –143 (–148) –148 (–155)
> 125 MHz to 250 MHz (Option 4) –82 (–93) –108 (–113) –129 (–134) –138 (–143) –137 (–142) –148 (–153)
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz (Option 4) –77 (–91) –102 (–114) –124 (–130) –132 (–137) –128 (–137) –144 (–153)
> 500 MHz to 1050 MHz (Option 4) –72 (–83) –98 (–103) –119 (–123) –126 (–132) –122 (–132) –139 (–150)
> 1050 MHz to 2200 MHz (Option 4) –66 (–77) –92 (–101) –113 (–119) –121 (–126) –117 (–125) –135 (–146)
10 MHz to < 2000 MHz (Option 5) –64 (–72) –85 (–95) –100 (–104) –102 (–106) –102 (–106) –111 (–114)
2 GHz to 6 GHz –54 (–77) –82 (–93) –106 (–111) –115 (–119) –112 (–119) –138 (–142)
> 6 GHz to 10 GHz –52 (–73) –75 (–88) –102 (–109) –113 (–119) –115 (–120) –134 (–140)
> 10 GHz to 20 GHz –52 (–66) –69 (–82) –100 (–105) –109 (–115) –109 (–115) –130 (–137)
> 20 GHz to 40 GHz –45 (–59) –63 (–75) –94 (–98) –104 (–108) –103 (–109) –122 (–131)
> 40 GHz to 67 GHz –40 (–51) –58 (–68) –89 (–91) –97 (–103) –97 (–103) –118 (–125)
* Phase noise is specified and guaranteed only with internal reference. In External Reference mode, the phase noise of the external supplied reference, and the selected external reference band
width, will dictate the instrument phase noise performance. Phase noise is not degraded when adding high power Option 15.
** When fitted with option 36 and when multiple units are connected for purposes of Ultra-Stable Phase Tracking, phase noise may be degraded by up to 4 dB at 1 kHz and 10 kHz offsets.
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Measured SSB Phase Noise MG3690C with Option 4 Measured SSB Phase Noise MG3690C with Options 3 & 4
-20 -20
-30 -30
1 GHz 1 GHz
-40 2 GHz -40 2 GHz
-50 10 GHz 10 GHz
-50
20 GHz 20 GHz
-60 40 GHz -60 40 GHz
67 GHz 67 GHz
-70 -70
-80 -80
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
L(f) (dBc/Hz)
-90 -90
-100 -100
-110 -110
-120 -120
-130 -130
-140 -140
-150 -150
-160 -160
-170 -170
10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000
Offset (Hz) Offset (Hz)
-90 6 GHz
10 GHz
-100
20 GHz
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000
Offset (Hz)
RF Output
Power level specifications apply at 25 ± 10 ºC.
Maximum Leveled Output Power***:
Frequency Range Output Power Output Power With Step Output Power With Electronic
Model Number Configuration
(GHz) (dBm) Attenuator (dBm) Step Attenuator (dBm)
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Maximum Leveled Output Power With Option 15 (High Power) Installed***:
Minimum Settable Power Power Level Switching Time (to within specified accuracy)
Without an Attenuator: –20 dBm Without Change in Step Attenuator: < 3 ms typical
Minimum Leveled Output Power With Change in Electronic Step Attenuator: < 3 ms typical. Power level changes
across –70 dB step will result in 20 ms delay.
Without an Attenuator: –15 dBm (–20 dBm, typical)
Step Attenuator (Option 2)
With an Attenuator: –115 dBm (MG3691C, MG3692C, MG3693C, and MG3694C)
–105 dBm (MG3695C, and MG3697C) Adds a 10 dB/step attenuator, with 110 dB range on models ≤ 40 GHz, and 90 dB range
on models > 40 GHz. Option 2E adds an electronic version with 120 dB range, only
With an Electronic Attenuator: –125 dBm (MG3691C) available on an MG3691C. Option 2E is not available on units with Option 22, coverage
down to 0.1 Hz.
Unleveled Output Power Range (typical)
Without an Attenuator: > 40 dB below max power.
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Accuracy and Flatness Other Output Power Specifications
Accuracy specifies the total worst case accuracy. Flatness is included within the Output Units: Output units selectable as either dBm or mV. Selection of mV
accuracy specification. assumes 50 Ω load. All data entry and display are in the selected units.
Output Power Resolution: 0.01 dB or 0.001 mV
Step Sweep and CW Modes:
Source Impedance: 50 Ω nominal
Attenuation Frequency (GHz) Source SWR (Internal Leveling): < 2.0 typical
Below
Max Power ≤ 40** 40-50 50-60 60-67 Power Level Stability with Temperature: 0.04 dB/deg C typical
Accuracy: Level Offset: Offsets the displayed power level to establish a new reference level.
0 dB - 25 dB ± 1.0 dB ± 1.5 dB ± 1.5 dB ± 1.5 dB Output On/Off: Toggles the RF output between an Off and On state. During the Off
25 dB - 60 dB ± 1.0 dB ± 1.5 dB ± 3.5 dB* N/A state, the RF oscillator is turned off. The On or Off state is indicated by two LEDs
60 dB - 100 dB ± 1.0 dB ± 2.5 dB* ± 3.5 dB* N/A located below the OUTPUT ON/OFF key on the front panel.
Flatness: RF On/Off Between Frequency Steps: System menu selection of RF On or RF Off
0 dB - 25 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 1.1 dB ± 1.1 dB ± 1.1 dB during frequency switching in CW, Step Sweep, and List Sweep modes.
25 dB - 60 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 1.1 dB ± 3.1 dB* N/A RF On/Off During Retrace: System menu selection of RF On or RF Off
60 dB - 100 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 2.1 dB* ± 3.1 dB* N/A during retrace.
*Typical Internal Leveling: Power is leveled at the output connector in all modes.
**Accuracy and Flatness with high power Option 15, is ±1.5 dB. It is also ±1.5 dB below
External Leveling:
20 MHz, with or without Option 15.
External Detector: Levels output power at a remote detector location. Accepts a
positive or negative 0.5 mV to 500 mV input signal from the remote detector. L1
Analog Sweep Mode (typical):
adjusts the input signal range to an optimum value. BNC connector, rear panel.
Attenuation Frequency (GHz) External Power Meter: Levels output power at a remote power meter location.
Below
Max Power 0.01-0.05 0.05-20 20-40 40-67 Accepts a ± 1 V full scale input signal from the remote power meter. L1 adjusts
the input signal range to an optimum value. BNC connector, rear panel.
Accuracy:
External Leveling Bandwidth: 30 kHz typical in Detector mode. 0.7 Hz typical in
0 dB - 12 dB ± 2.0 dB ± 2.0 dB ± 2.0 dB ± 3.0 dB
Power Meter mode.
12 dB - 30 dB ± 3.5 dB ± 3.5 dB ± 4.6 dB ± 5.6 dB
User Level Flatness Correction:
30 dB - 60 dB ± 4.0 dB ± 4.0 dB ± 5.2 dB ± 6.2 dB
Number of points: 2 to 801 points per table
60 dB - 122 dB ± 5.0 dB ± 5.0 dB ± 6.2 dB ± 7.2 dB Number of tables: 5 available
Flatness: Entry modes: GPIB power meter or computed data
0 dB - 12 dB ± 2.0 dB ± 2.0 dB ± 2.0 dB ± 2.5 dB
12 dB - 30 dB ± 3.5 dB ± 3.5 dB ± 4.1 dB ± 5.1 dB
CW Power Sweep
30 dB - 60 dB ± 4.0 dB ± 4.0 dB ± 4.6 dB ± 5.6 dB Range: Sweeps between any two power levels at a single CW frequency.
60 dB - 122 dB ± 5.0 dB ± 5.0 dB ± 5.2 dB ± 6.2 dB Resolution: 0.01 dB/step (Log) or 0.001 mV (Linear)
Accuracy: Same as CW power accuracy.
Log/Linear Sweep: Power sweep selectable as either log or linear.
MG3692C, 20 GHz
with High Power Option 15
Log sweep is in dB; linear sweep is in mV.
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Maximum Leveled Output Power (Typical)
Step Size: User-controlled, 0.01 dB (Log) or 0.001 mV (Linear)
to the full power range of the instrument.
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Step Dwell Time: Variable from 1 ms to 99 seconds. If the sweep crosses a step
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attenuator setting, there will be a sweep dwell of approximately 20 ms to allow
Output Power Level (dBm)
30
28
Output Power Level (dBm)
18
16
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Frequency (GHz)
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Modulation Frequency Generator Multiplication/Division Ratios:
Phase Modulation:
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Amplitude Modulation (Option 14) Internal LF and Pulse Generators (Option 27)
Option 14 adds amplitude modulation, driven externally via a rear panel BNC connector 50 Ω. An internal pulse generator and two internal waveform generators are added, one provid-
For internal modulation, add Internal LF and Pulse Generators Option 27. ing a frequency or phase modulating signal and the other an amplitude modulating signal.
This Internal LF and Pulse Generators option can only be ordered in combination with
All amplitude modulation specifications apply at 50% depth, 1 kHz rate, with RF level set either FM/ΦM, AM, or Pulse options, 12, 14, and 26 respectively.
6 dB below maximum specified leveled output power, unless otherwise noted. Amplitude
Modulation is not available < 10 MHz with Option 22. Waveforms: Sinusoid, square-wave, triangle, positive ramp, negative ramp, Gaussian
noise, uniform noise. (Check Option 10 for User-Defined)
AM Depth (typical): 0-90% linear; 20 dB log
Rate:
AM Bandwidth* (3 dB): 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz sinusoidal
DC to 50 kHz minimum 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz square-wave, triangle, ramps
DC to 100 kHz typical
Resolution: 0.1 Hz
Flatness (DC to 10 kHz rates): ± 0.3 dB
Accuracy: Same as instrument timebase ± 0.014 Hz
Accuracy: Reading ± 5%
Waveform Outputs: Two BNC connectors on the rear panel, FM/ΦM OUT and AM OUT
Distortion: < 5% typical
Pulse Modes: Singlet, doublet, triplet, quadruplet
Incidental Phase Modulation (30% depth, 10 kHz rate):
<0.2 radians typical Pulse Triggers: Free-run, triggered, gated, delayed, triggered with delay, swept-delay
External AM Input: Log AM or Linear AM input, rear-panel BNC, 50 Ω input impedance. Pulse Inputs/Outputs: Video pulse and sync out, rear-panel BNC connectors
For internal modulation, add LF Generator Option 27.
Pulse Selectable Clock Rate
Sensitivity:
Parameter Narrow (100 MHz) Wide (10 MHz)
Log AM: Continuously variable from 0 dB per volt to 25 dB per volt.
Linear AM: Continuously variable from 0% per volt to 100% per volt. Pulse Width 10 ns to 160 ms 100 ns to 1.6 s
Two look-up tables of 65,536 points can be used to generate two pseudo-random
waveforms, one for amplitude modulation and the other for frequency or phase
modulation. The download files are simple space-delimited text files containing
integer numbers between 0 and 4095, where 0 corresponds to the minimum
modulation level and 4095 the maximum.
I-Q
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MG3690C
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mmW Frequency Coverage
Millimeter Wave Multipliers1 - 63850 series
(Option 18 recommended for DC bias.)
63850 series external, waveguide output, multipliers are available for banded frequency
coverage up to 325 GHz.
63850 series multipliers have a saturated, unleveled, output power, yet their inherent
flatness is exceptional. Modulating the input drive will indeed modulate the output, except
for the case of Amplitude Modulation. Since the output is saturated, Amplitude Modulation
is not recommended with these mmW modules. Frequency and Phase Modulation is
possible, but the achieved deviation will be multiplied based on the multiplication factor of
the module. Pulse modulation is also possible, with even sharper rise and fall times than MG3690C with 63850 Series Millimeter Wave Multiplier
the input. All modulation performances are not specified.
For ease of operation, the MG3690C allows the user to enter a frequency scaling factor,
the module's multiplication factor, which will be used only for purposes of displaying the
proper frequency at the output of the mmW module, on the MG3690C front panel display.
Frequency 50 GHz - 75 GHz 60 GHz - 90 GHz 75 GHz - 110 GHz 90 GHz - 140 GHz 110 GHz - 170 GHz 140 GHz - 220 GHz 220 GHz - 325 GHz
Output Power
+8 dBm +6 dBm +5 dBm –5 dBm –13 dBm –15 dBm3 –25 dBm4
(typical)
Output Flatness
± 2 dB ± 2 dB ± 3 dB –– –– –– ––
(typical) (Unleveled)
Multiplication
x4 x6 x6 x8 x12 x12 x18
Factor (m)
Input Frequency 12.5 GHz - 18.75 GHz 10.0 GHz - 15.0 GHz 12.5 GHz - 18.4 GHz 11.2 GHz - 17.5 GHz 9.1 GHz - 14.2 GHz 11.6 GHz - 18.4 GHz 12.2 GHz - 18.1 GHz
DC Power 12 Vdc, 1.5A (double banana power cord included) Option 18 is recommended on the synthesizer, to supply the necessary bias.
Weight < 1 kg
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Inputs and Outputs*
EXT ALC IN Provides for leveling the RF output signal externally with SERIAL I/O Provides access to RS-232 terminal ports to support
either a detector or power meter. Signal requirements are service and calibration functions and master-slave
shown in the RF Output specifications. BNC type, rear panel. operations. RJ45 type, rear panel.
RF OUTPUT** Provides for RF output from 50 Ω source impedance. IEEE-488 GPIB rovides input/output connections for the General Purpose
P
(Option 9) Option 9 moves the RF Output connector from the front to the Interface Bus (GPIB). Type 57, rear panel.
rear panel. K Connector (female) fmax ≤ 40 GHz V Connector
(female) fmax ≥ 40 GHz. mmW BIAS** Provides the bias for the external waveguide multipliers for
(Option 18) coverage up to 325 GHz. Twinax, rear panel.
10 MHz REF IN Accepts an external 10 MHz ± 50 Hz, 0 dBm to +20 dBm
time-base signal. Automatically disconnects the internal RF, LO, IF** Provides access to an internal IF up-conversion mixer.
high-stability time-base option, if installed. 50 Ω impedance. (Option 7) K Connector (female) 3X, rear panel.
BNC type, rear panel.
PULSE TRIG IN Accepts an external TTL compatible signal to pulse
10 MHz REF OUT Provides a 1 Vp-p, AC coupled, 10 MHz signal derived from (Option 26) modulate the RF output signal or to trigger or to gate the
the internal frequency standard. 50 Ω impedance. BNC optional internal pulse generator. BNC type, rear panel.
type, rear panel.
PULSE SYNC OUT Provides a TTL compatible signal, synchronized to the
100 MHz REF IN Accepts the 100 MHz signal from an MG3690C with (Option 27) internal pulse modulation output. BNC type, rear panel.
(Option 36) Option 36 for ultra-stable phase tracking.
PULSE VIDEO OUT Provides a video modulating signal from the internal pulse
100 MHz REF OUT Provides the 100 MHz signal for an MG3690C with (Option 27) generator. BNC type, rear panel.
(Option 36) Option 36 ultra-stable phase tracking.
AM IN Accepts an external signal to amplitude modulate the
HORIZ OUT Provides 0V at beginning and +10V at end of sweep, (Option 14) RF output signal, 50 Ω impedance. BNC type, rear panel.
(Horizontal Sweep Output) regardless of sweep width. In CW mode, the voltage is
proportional to frequency between 0V at low end and +10V at FM/ΦM IN Accepts an external signal to frequency or phase modulate
the high end of range. In CW mode, if CW RAMP is enabled, a (Option 12) the RF output signal. 50 Ω impedance. BNC type, rear panel.
repetitive, 0V to +10V ramp is provided. BNC type, rear panel.
AM OUT Provides the amplitude modulation waveform from the
EFC IN rovides the capability to frequency modulate the internal
P (Option 27) internal LF generator. BNC type, rear panel.
crystal oscillator, allowing phase locking the synthesizer
inside an external lock loop. Specifications on page 2. BNC FM/ΦM OUT Provides the frequency or phase modulation waveform from
type, rear panel. (Option 27) the internal LF generator. BNC type, rear panel.
AUX I/O Provides for most of the rear panel BNC connections SCAN MOD IN** Accepts an external signal to scan modulate the RF output
(Auxiliary Input/Output) through a single, 25-pin, D type connector. Supports (Option 20) signal. High Impedance. BNC type, rear panel.
master-slave operation with another synthesizer or allows
for a single-cable interface with the Model 56100A Scalar POWER MONITOR IN Accepts an external detector for power monitoring. Custom
Network Analyzer and other Anritsu instruments (see figure (Option 8) type, rear panel.
below). 25 pin D-type, rear panel.
*Connectors may be available but not active, if option is not ordered.
**Options (7 & 18), (7 & 20), (8 & 9) are mutually exclusive, as they share the same
rear panel space.
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Ordering Information
Models
MG3691C 2 GHz to 10 GHz Signal Generator MG3690C/12 Frequency and Phase Modulation – External, via a rear panel BNC
connector. For internal modulation capability, requires additionally
MG3692C 2 GHz to 20 GHz Signal Generator LF Generator, Option 27.
MG3693C 2 GHz to 31.8 GHz Signal Generator MG3690C/14 Amplitude Modulation – External, via a rear panel BNC connector.
For internal modulation capability, requires additionally
MG3694C 2 GHz to 40 GHz Signal Generator LF Generator, Option 27.
MG3695C 2 GHz to 50 GHz Signal Generator MG3690C/15A High Power – Adds high-power RF components to the instrument
MG3697C 2 GHz to 67 GHz Signal Generator (operational to 70 GHz) MG3690C/15B to increase its output power level.
MG3690C/15C (This option comes in different versions, based on instrument
MG3690C/15D configuration)
Standard (included) Accessories MG3690C/16 High Stability Time Base – Adds an ovenized, 10 MHz
2300-469 Software for MG3690X crystal oscillator as a high-stability time base.
• Operation Manual
MG3690C/17 Delete Front Panel – Deletes the front panel for use in remote
• Programming Manual
control applications where a front panel display and keyboard control
• SCPI Programming Manual
are not needed. (Only available with Options 1A or 1B)
• IVI Drivers
• Technical Datasheet MG3690C/18 mmW Bias Output – Adds a rear panel BNC Twinax connector
required to bias the 63850 series millimeter wave source modules,
Power Cord with plug-type and rating sold separately. Includes DC bias cable. (Not available with
determined by destination country Option 7 or 15x)
3 Year Factory Warranty MG3690C/20 Scan Modulation – Adds an internal Scan modulator for
simulating high-depth amplitude modulated signals. Requires an
external modulating signal input capability. (Not available on models
Options and Accessories MG3693C, MG3694C, MG3695C, MG3697C, or with Options 2E,
7, 15X, or 22)
MG3690C/1A Rack Mount with slides – Rack mount kit containing a set of track
slides (90 degree tilt capability), mounting ears, and front panel MG3690C/22 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz Audio coverage – Uses a DDS for coverage down
handles to let the instrument be mounted in a standard 19-inch to approximately DC. When adding Option 22, the output power is
equipment rack. derated by 2 dB. The frequency resolution below 10 MHz is 0.02 Hz.
No modulation is available in the 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz band.
MG3690C/1B Rack Mount without slides – Modifies rack mounting hardware
(Not available without Option 4 or 5, or with Option 20 or 2E)
to install unit in a console that has mounting shelves. Includes
mounting ears and front panel handles. MG3690C/26A Pulse Modulation – External, via a rear panel BNC connector.
MG3690C/26B For internal modulation capability, requires additionally Pulse
MG3690C/2A Mechanical Step Attenuator – Adds a 10 dB/step attenuator.
Generator, Option 27. (This option comes in different versions,
MG3690C/2B Rated RF output power is reduced. (This option comes in
based on instrument configuration)
MG3690C/2C different versions, based on instrument configuration)
MG3690C/27 Internal LF and Pulse Generators – Provides modulation waveforms
MG3690C/2E Electronic Step Attenuator – Adds a 10 dB/step electronic attenuator
for internal AM, FM, ΦM and Pulse. (Not available without
with a 120 dB range for the MG3691C. Rated RF output power
Option 12, 14, or 26)
is reduced. (Not available with Option 20 or 22)
MG3690C/28A Analog Modulation Suite – For ease of ordering and package
MG3690C/3 Ultra Low Phase Noise – Adds new modules to significantly reduce
MG3690C/28B pricing, this option bundles Options 12, 14, 26 and 27, offering
SSB phase noise. (Not available with Option 3X)
internal and external AM, FM, ΦM, and Pulse Modulation.
MG3690C/3X Premium Phase Noise, improves Option 3 (< 1 kHz offset). (This option comes in different versions, based on
(Not available with Option 3) instrument configuration)
MG3690C/4 8 MHz to 2.2 GHz RF coverage, Ultra-Low Phase Noise MG3690C/36 Ultra-Stable Phase Tracking - Provides the capability for ultra-stable
version – Uses a digital down converter to significantly reduce phase tracking between instruments using the internal 100 MHz
SSB phase noise. All specifications apply ≥ 10 MHz. reference. (Requires Option 3 or 3x) (Not available with Option 7 or
with both Option 18 and 20 together)
MG3690C/5 8 MHz to 2 GHz RF coverage – Uses an analog down converter.
All specifications apply ≥ 10 MHz.
Millimeter Wave Accessories
MG3690C/6 Analog Sweep Capability – (limited to ≥ 500 MHz when used (Option 18 recommended for DC bias)
with Option 4)
63850-15 50 GHz to 75 GHz V band Multiplier Source Module, WR-15
MG3690C/7 IF Up-Conversion – Adds an internal 40 GHz mixer for up-converting
an IF signal. (Not available with MG3695C, MG3697C, or with Op- 63850-12 60 GHz to 90 GHz E band Multiplier Source Module, WR-12
tions 18, 20 or 36)
63850-10 75 GHz to 110 GHz W band Multiplier Source Module, WR-10
MG3690C/8 Power Monitor – Adds internal power measurement capability.
(Not available with Option 9) 63850-08 90 GHz to 140 GHz F band Multiplier Source Module, WR-08
MG3690C/9K Rear Panel Output – Moves the RF output connector to the rear 63850-06 110 GHz to 170 GHz D band Multiplier Source Module, WR-06
MG3690C/9V panel. (This option comes in different versions, based on instrument
63850-05 140 GHz to 220 GHz G band Multiplier Source Module, WR-05
configuration) (Not available with Option 8)
63850-03 220 GHz to 325 GHz H band Multiplier Source Module, WR-03
MG3690C/10 User-Defined Modulation Waveform Software – External software
package provides the ability to download user-defined waveforms 806-121 SMA male-male flexible cable, 90 cm (3 ft) (could be used to
into the memory of the internal waveform generator, serially or via connect the MG3690C output to the module's LO input)
GPIB. External PC and an instrument with LF Generator, Option 27,
are required.
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Accessories
34RKNF50 DC to 20 GHz, Ruggedized Type N female adapter for units 10370-10373 Operation Manual (For MG3690C Models)
with a K connector output
10370-10374 Programming Manual (Native) (For MG3690C Models)
ND36329 MASTER/SLAVE interface cable set
10370-10375 Programming Manual (SCPI) (For MG3690C Models)
63270 Transit case (16 kg, 66 cm x 41 cm x 81 cm, roll-away on four wheels)
10370-10376 Maintenance Manual (For MG3690C Models)
2300-469 IVI Driver, includes LabView® driver
MG3690C OPTION CONFIGURATION GUIDE – Important: Please see footnotes where applicable
OPTIONS
MODELS OPT 1 OPT 2 OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT 9 OPT OPT OPT
1A 1B 2A 2B 2C 2E 3 3X 4 5 6 7 8 9K 9V 10 12 14
OPTIONS
MODELS OPT 15 OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT 26 OPT OPT 28 OPT OPT OPT
15A 15B 15C 15D 16 17 18 20 22 26A 26B 27 28A 28B 36 98 99
Footnote 1 Options 4 and 5 CAN NOT be ordered together Footnote 10 Option 17 CAN ONLY be ordered with either Option 1A or 1B
Footnote 2
Options 7 and 18 CAN NOT be ordered together Footnote 11 Option 2E CAN NOT be ordered with Option 22
Options 7 and 20 CAN NOT be ordered together
Footnote 12
Option 18 CAN NOT be ordered with Option 15 or 7,
Footnote 3 Option 10 CAN ONLY be ordered with either Options 27 or 28 Option 15 CAN NOT be ordered with Option 20
Footnote 5
Option 22 CAN ONLY be ordered with either Options 4 or 5 Footnote 13
Option 3 CAN NOT be ordered with Option 3X and visa versa.
Option 22 CAN NOT be ordered with Option 20
Footnote 14 Option 36 CAN ONLY be ordered with either Option 3 or 3X
Footnote 6
Option 27 CAN ONLY be ordered with either Options 12, 14 or 26
(in any combination) Footnote 15 Option 7 and 36 CAN NOT be ordered together
Footnote 7 Option 28 CAN NOT be ordered along with either Options 12, 14, 26, or 27 Footnote 16 Option 36 CAN be ordered with EITHER option 18 or 20,
but CAN NOT be ordered with both
Footnote 8 Option 8 CAN NOT be ordered along with Option 9
Footnote 9
Option 20 CAN NOT be ordered with Option 2E, Option 7,
Option 15 or Option 22
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