Anritsu MG3696A Signal Generator
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Anritsu MG3696A high-performance signal generator covering 2 to 65 GHz with excellent phase noise, high output power, and comprehensive AM/FM/Phase/Pulse modulation capabilities.
Product details
| Model | MG3696A |
| Manufacturer | Anritsu |
| Category | RF & Microwave Signal Generators |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Anritsu MG3696A is a high-performance broadband signal generator covering 2 to 65 GHz in a single instrument, with optional coverage down to 0.01 GHz for RF applications. For millimeter wave frequencies beyond 65 GHz, external multipliers can extend coverage up to 110 GHz or beyond. The MG3696A is extremely configurable with a comprehensive list of options to meet specific application requirements and budget constraints.
Key Features
- Frequency Range: 2 to 65 GHz (optionally from 0.01 GHz)
- Resolution: 0.01 Hz
- Excellent phase noise performance as standard, with optional ultra-low phase noise for frequencies above 2 GHz
- High Output Power: +12 dBm standard at ≤2 GHz, +10 dBm at 2-20 GHz, +3 dBm at 20-65 GHz
- Wide Attenuation Range: optional 110 dB mechanical or 120 dB electronic attenuator
- AM, FM, Phase, and PM modulation with internal or external drive
- 100 ns leveled pulse width capability above 2 GHz
- Digital or analog frequency sweep
- IF up-conversion option for IQ modulation via external signal
- Phase offset capability in 0.1 dB steps
- RF Frequency Coverage Extension options: 10 MHz to 2 GHz down-converter or DDS for coverage to 0.1 Hz
Applications
- RF and microwave testing and measurement
- LO substitution and clock generation
- Signal emulation and modulation testing
- Radar and electronic warfare testing
- Component and system characterization
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 2 to 65 GHz (optionally 0.01 GHz to 65 GHz) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Output Power at 0-2 GHz | +12 dBm |
| Output Power at 2-20 GHz | +10 dBm |
| Output Power at 20-65 GHz | +3 dBm |
| Phase Noise Performance | Standard, Ultra Low (>2 GHz), and Premium (DDS option) |
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, Phase, and Pulse (internal and external) |
| Pulse Width | 100 ns leveled (>2 GHz), 1 μs |
| Attenuation Range | 110 dB (mechanical) or 120 dB (electronic) |
| Sweep Capability | Digital or analog sweep |
| Frequency Extension | Down to 0.1 Hz with DDS option, or 10 MHz to 2 GHz with down-converter |
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