Anritsu MG3710A User manual

Conguration Guide
Vector Signal Generator
MG3710A
Conguration Guide

2 Configuration Guide lMG3710A
MG3710A-062/162
2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
MG3710A-064/164
2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz
MG3710A-066/166
2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency Range for 2ndRF
∗Select one of following
MG3710A-071/171
High Power Extension for 2ndRF
MG3710A-072/172
Low Power Extension for 2ndRF
MG3710A-073/173
Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF
Pre-installed for 2ndRF
64 Msamples
MG3710A-075/175
ARB Memory Upgrade
256 Msample for 2ndRF
MG3710A-076/176
ARB Memory Upgrade
1024 Msample for 2ndRF
ARBメモリ拡張
∗Select one of following
MG3710A-078/178
Combination of Baseband Signal for
2ndRF
MG3710A-079/179
AWGN for 2ndRF
MG3710A-032
1stRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
MG3710A-034
1stRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz
MG3710A-036
1stRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency Range for 1stRF
∗Require one of following
MG3710A-041/141
High Power Extension for 1stRF
MG3710A-042/142
Low Power Extension for 1stRF
MG3710A-043/143
Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF
Pre-installed for 1stRF
64 Msamples
MG3710A-045/145
ARB Memory Upgrade
256 Msample for 1stRF
MG3710A-046/146
ARB Memory Upgrade
1024 Msample for 1stRF
ARB Memory Upgrade
∗Select one of following
MG3710A-048/148
Combination of Baseband Signal for
1stRF
MG3710A-049/149
AWGN for 1stRF
MG3710A-018/118
Analog IQ Input/Output
Pre-installed
Aging Rate: ±1×10–7/day
MG3710A-002/102
High Stability Reference Oscillator
Aging Rate: ±1×10–8/day
MG3710A-001/101
Rubidium Reference Oscillator
Aging Rate: ±1×10–10/month
Reference Oscillator
MG3710A-011/111
2ndary HDD
MG3710A-313
Removable HDD
∗Not simultaneously with Opt. 029
MG3710A-029
OS Upgrade to Windows 7
∗Not simultaneously with Opt. 313
J1539A
AUX Conversion Adaptor
MG3710A-017/117
Universal Input/Output
(with J1539A)
MG3710A-021/121
BER Test Function
(with J1539A)
MG3710A
Vector Signal Generator
Order at least one of these items.
Options with -0xx appended are standard options at shipment.
Options with -1xx can be retrofitted after shipment but no other option numbers can be retrofitted.
MG3710A Vector Signal Generator

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MG3710A-062/162
2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
MG3710A-064/164
2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz
MG3710A-066/166
2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency Range for 2ndRF
∗Select one of following
MG3710A-071/171
High Power Extension for 2ndRF
MG3710A-072/172
Low Power Extension for 2ndRF
MG3710A-073/173
Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF
Pre-installed for 2ndRF
64 Msamples
MG3710A-075/175
ARB Memory Upgrade
256 Msample for 2ndRF
MG3710A-076/176
ARB Memory Upgrade
1024 Msample for 2ndRF
ARBメモリ拡張
∗Select one of following
MG3710A-078/178
Combination of Baseband Signal for
2ndRF
MG3710A-079/179
AWGN for 2ndRF
MG3710A-032
1stRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz
MG3710A-034
1stRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz
MG3710A-036
1stRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency Range for 1stRF
∗Require one of following
MG3710A-041/141
High Power Extension for 1stRF
MG3710A-042/142
Low Power Extension for 1stRF
MG3710A-043/143
Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF
Pre-installed for 1stRF
64 Msamples
MG3710A-045/145
ARB Memory Upgrade
256 Msample for 1stRF
MG3710A-046/146
ARB Memory Upgrade
1024 Msample for 1stRF
ARB Memory Upgrade
∗Select one of following
MG3710A-048/148
Combination of Baseband Signal for
1stRF
MG3710A-049/149
AWGN for 1stRF
MG3710A-018/118
Analog IQ Input/Output
Pre-installed
Aging Rate: ±1×10–7/day
MG3710A-002/102
High Stability Reference Oscillator
Aging Rate: ±1×10–8/day
MG3710A-001/101
Rubidium Reference Oscillator
Aging Rate: ±1×10–10/month
Reference Oscillator
MG3710A-011/111
2ndary HDD
MG3710A-313
Removable HDD
∗Not simultaneously with Opt. 029
MG3710A-029
OS Upgrade to Windows 7
∗Not simultaneously with Opt. 313
J1539A
AUX Conversion Adaptor
MG3710A-017/117
Universal Input/Output
(with J1539A)
MG3710A-021/121
BER Test Function
(with J1539A)
MG3710A
Vector Signal Generator
Order at least one of these items.
Options with -0xx appended are standard options at shipment.
Options with -1xx can be retrofitted after shipment but no other option numbers can be retrofitted.

4 Configuration Guide lMG3710A
This document explains how to order the new MG3710A and MG3710A retrofit options and software.
Follow the steps below to select your MG3710A configuration.
Functions marked standard are built-in at factory shipment. Options and software can be added as necessary.
Two RF outputs (1stRF and 2ndRF) can be installed in the MG3710A. The options for each RF output are color coded as follows:
Options for both
1stRF and 2ndRF
Options only for
1stRF
Options only for
2ndRF
To add options to the MG3710A order as follows:
Example
Model MG3710A
Option MG3710A-032
Option MG3710A-048
Step. 1 Choose frequency range for 1stRF.
(Required option: The frequency range cannot be upgraded.)
Name Option No. Additional Information
1stRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz MG3710A-032 1stRF output of vector signal generator.
Select the model with the required frequency range.
The 1stRF frequency cannot be changed retroactively after ordering.
1stRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz MG3710A-034
1stRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz MG3710A-036
Step. 2 Choose frequency range for 2ndRF.
(This extra option cannot be retrofitted.)
Name Option No. Additional Information
2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz MG3710A-062 2ndRF output of vector signal generator.
Select one model with the required frequency range.
The 2ndRF frequency cannot be changed retroactively after ordering.
2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz MG3710A-064
2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz MG3710A-066
Step. 3 Choose frequency reference.
Choose one reference oscillator. The selected reference oscillator performance is enabled and other reference oscillators are disabled.
Name Option No. Additional Information
Standard Reference Oscillator Standard Aging Rate: ±1×10–6/year, ±1×10–7/day
Rubidium Reference Oscillator MG3710A-001 Aging Rate: ±1×10–10/month
High Stability Reference Oscillator MG3710A-002 Aging Rate: ±1×10–7/year, ±1×10–8/day

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Step. 4 Select the signal output level setting range expansion and the reverse input
power protection.
Name Option No. Additional Information
High Power Extension for 1stRF MG3710A-041
Extends signal output setting range upper limit
(Standard +17 dBm)
Opt. 041/141 installed and Opt. 043/143 not installed, CW
Level setting range: Hi limit +30 dBm
Opt. 041/141 installed and Opt. 043/143 installed, CW
Level setting range: Hi limit +25 dBm
Low Power Extension for 1stRF MG3710A-042
Extends signal output setting range lower limit
(Standard –110 dBm)
Level setting range: Lo limit –144 dBm
Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF MG3710A-043
Protects signal output connector against reverse input power
(Standard 2 W nominal)
Max. reverse input: 20 W nominal (1 MHz < frequency ≤ 2 GHz)
10 W nominal (2 GHz < frequency ≤ 6 GHz)
High Power Extension for 2ndRF MG3710A-071
Extends signal output setting range upper limit
(Standard +17 dBm)
Opt. 071/171 installed and Opt. 073/173 not installed, CW
Level setting range: Hi limit +30 dBm
Opt. 071/171 installed and Opt. 073/173 installed, CW
Level setting range: Hi limit +25 dBm
Low Power Extension for 2ndRF MG3710A-072
Extends signal output setting lower limit
(Standard –110 dBm)
Level setting range: Lo limit –144 dBm
Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF MG3710A-073
Protects signal output connector against reverse input power
(Standard 2 W nominal)
Max. reverse input: 20 W nominal (1 MHz < frequency ≤ 2 GHz)
10 W nominal (2 GHz < frequency ≤ 6 GHz)
● Setting Range of the Signal output level
Options Setting Range [dBm]
Without RPP∗With RPP∗
Standard –110 to +17 –110 to +17
With High Power Extension –110 to +30 –110 to +25
With Low Power Extension –144 to +17 –144 to +17
With High & Low Power Extension –144 to +30 –144 to +25
∗RPP: Reverse Power Protection
● Accuracy guaranteed upper limit level of the signal output level
Without Reverse Power Protection
Frequency Range Without High Power Extension With High Power Extension
100 kHz ≤ f < 10 MHz +5 dBm +5 dBm
10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz +10 dBm +10 dBm
50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz
+13 dBm
+20 dBm
400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz +23 dBm
3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz +20 dBm
4 GHz < f ≤ 5 GHz +13 dBm
5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz +11 dBm +11 dBm
With Reverse Power Protection
Frequency Range Without High Power Extension With High Power Extension
100 kHz ≤ f < 10 MHz +2 dBm +2 dBm
10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz +7 dBm +7 dBm
50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz
+10 dBm
+17 dBm
400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz +20 dBm
3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz +17 dBm
4 GHz < f ≤ 5 GHz +10 dBm
5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz +8 dBm +8 dBm

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Step. 5 Select the baseband vector signal generator ARB memory size option.
The selected memory is enabled and others are disabled.
Name Option No. Additional Information
ARB Memory 64 Msample for 1stRF Standard Standard baseband generator for 160 MHz sampling rate and 64 Msamples ARB
memory size (256 MB)
ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 1stRF MG3710A-045
Upgrades ARB size to 256 Msamples (1 GB)
With Opt. 048/148 not installed, installs 1 × 256 Msamples
With Opt. 048/148 installed, installs 2 × 256 Msamples
ARB Memory Upgrade 1024 Msample for
1stRF MG3710A-046
Upgrades ARB size to 1024 Msamples (4 GB)
With Opt. 048/148 not installed, installs 1 × 1024 Msamples
With Opt. 048/148 installed, installs 2 × 1024 Msamples
2ARB Memory 64 Msample for 2ndRF Standard Standard baseband generator for 160 MHz sampling rate and 64 Msamples waveform
memory size (256 MB)
ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for
2ndRF MG3710A-075
Upgrades ARB size to 256 Msamples (1 GB)
With Opt. 078/178 not installed, installs 1 × 256 Msamples
With Opt. 078/178 installed, installs 2 × 256 Msamples
ARB Memory Upgrade 1024 Msample for
2ndRF MG3710A-076
Upgrades ARB size to 1024 Msamples (4 GB)
With Opt. 078/178 not installed, installs 1 × 1024 Msamples
With Opt. 078/178 installed, installs 2 × 1024 Msamples
Note: Since each waveform pattern size is different, if the memory is not upgraded, sometimes the waveform pattern cannot be used.
For details, refer to the Waveform Pattern Catalog and the IQproducer catalog.
Step. 6 Select the baseband signal combine and AWGN function options.
Name Option No. Additional Information
Combination of Baseband Signal for 1stRF MG3710A-048
Two internal ARB memories.
Selects two waveform patterns per one RF output for setting mutual frequency offset,
level offset, delay time, etc., to output 2 signals from 1 RF connector
AWGN for 1stRF MG3710A-049
Internal AWGN addition function.
Adjusts AWGN bandwidth range setting as follows for selected waveform pattern:
Band limit: waveform pattern sampling rate × 0.2
to waveform pattern sampling rate × 0.8
CN: ≤40 dB
Combination of Baseband Signal for 2ndRF MG3710A-078
Two internal ARB memories.
Selects two waveform patterns per one RF output for setting mutual frequency offset,
level offset, delay time, etc., to output 2 signals from 1 RF connector
AWGN for 2ndRF MG3710A-079
Internal AWGN addition function.
Adjusts AWGN bandwidth range setting as follows for selected waveform pattern:
Band limit: waveform pattern sampling rate × 0.2
to waveform pattern sampling rate × 0.8
CN: ≤40 dB

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Step. 7 Choose the analog input/output options.
Name Option No. Additional Information
Analog IQ Input/Output MG3710A-018 Installs analog I/Q input and output connectors on rear panel of main frame but only
supports SG1 side (1stRF side)
Step. 8 Choose the external input/output options.
Name Option No. Additional Information
Universal Input/Output MG3710A-017
Installs following signal I/O connectors on rear panel of main frame
Baseband Reference Clock Input/Output
Sweep Output (only supports 1stRF)
Local Signal Input/Output
∗: Also provides J1539A AUX Conversion Adapter for Opt. 017/117 to use rear panel
AUX connector
AUX Conversion Adapter J1539A Adapter for converting rear panel AUX connector to BNC connector
Step. 9 Choose the BER test function.
Name Option No. Additional Information
BER Test Function MG3710A-021
Installs BER measurement function
Input signals: Data, Clock, Enable
Bit rate: 100 bps to 40 Mbps
∗: Also provides J1539A AUX Conversion Adapter for Opt. 021/121 to use rear panel
AUX connector
Step. 10 Choose OS and HDD options.
Name Option No. Additional Information
OS Upgrade to Windows 7 MG3710A-029 Upgrades embedded Windows XP OS to Windows 7 (32-bit, Professional)
This option cannot be applied to Opt. 313 (Removable HDD).
2ndary HDD MG3710A-011 User installable/removable HDD
Removable HDD MG3710A-313 User exchangeable HDD with Windows XP OS
Opt. 029 cannot be applied to this HDD option.
Step. 11 Choose warranty options.
Name Option No. Additional Information
1 Year Warranty Service Standard
Excludes consumables
2 Years Extended Warranty Service MG3710A-ES210
3 Years Extended Warranty Service MG3710A-ES310
5 Years Extended Warranty Service MG3710A-ES510

8 Configuration Guide lMG3710A
Step. 12 Choose waveform pattern software.
The waveform pattern software function sets the selected waveform using previously set parameters. The waveform patterns are installed in
the MG3710A and the signal is output by selecting them.
When outputting a waveform pattern from the MG3710A, no signal is output unless a license for that system is installed in the main frame.
Note: Since the size of each waveform pattern is different, sometimes waveforms cannot be output if the memory upgrade option has not been installed.
For details refer to the waveform pattern catalog.
Name Option No. Additional Information
Standard Waveform Patterns Standard
LTE FDD (E-TM1.1 to E-TM3.3), LTE TDD (E-TM1.1 to E-TM3.3), W-CDMA/HSDPA,
GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000 1X/1xEV-DO,
Bluetooth
®, GPS, PDC, PHS,
Broadcast (ISDB-T/BS/CS/CATV), WLAN (IEEE802.11a/11b/11g)
DFS Radar Pattern MX370073A
Sets pulse signals for testing 5-GHz band WLAN DFS functions.
The MX370073A supports the waveform patterns for the TELEC and FCC test specications.
Pulse signals are output simply by selecting the pattern.
DFS (ETSI) Waveform Pattern MX370075A
Sets pulse signals for testing 5-GHz band WLAN DFS functions.
The MX370075A supports the waveform patterns for the ETSI specications.
Pulse signals are output simply by selecting the pattern.
ISDB-Tmm Waveform Pattern MX370084A
Archive of ARIB STD-B46 waveform patterns.
Supports MER and spectrum evaluation of Tx characteristics tests and sensitivity/
simple BER tests at Rx characteristics tests.

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Step. 13 Choose IQproducer software license.
IQproducer is PC application software for generating waveform patterns. The parameters are set using IQproducer and the waveform pattern is
created to output the signal by selection at the MG3710A. This one software application includes all the following systems.
Since it runs on any PC, the supported functions and parameter range can be verified before purchase.
When outputting a waveform pattern from the MG3710A, no signal is output unless a license for that system is installed in the main frame.
Note: Since the size of each waveform pattern is different, sometimes waveforms cannot be output if the memory upgrade option has not been installed.
For details refer to the waveform pattern catalog.
Name Option No. Additional Information
HSDPA/HSUPA IQproducer MX370101A
Sets parameters according to 3GPP HSDPA/HSUPA (Uplink and Downlink) specications,
and generates HSDPA/HSUPA waveform patterns including Fixed Reference Channel
(3GPP TS 25.101 Annex A.7).
TDMA IQproducer MX370102A
Sets required parameters for TDMA waveform patterns and generates various
waveform patterns.
Setting parameters include Modulation, Frame, Slot, Data, Filter, etc.
Supports wide application range including public wireless.
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer MX370103A Sets parameters according to CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Forward/Reverse specications
and generates 1xEV-DO waveform patterns.
Multi-carrier IQproducer MX370104A Generates multi-carrier waveform patterns combination les using MG3710A Baseband
Signal Combine function (requires Opt. 048/078).
Mobile WiMAX IQproducer MX370105A
Sets parameters according to IEEE 802.16e-2005, IEEE P802.16Rev2/D3
WirelessMAN-OFDMA MAC, PHY specications and generates waveform patterns.
Supports WirelessMAN-OFDMA specication used by 802.16e mobile standard.
DVB-T/H IQproducer MX370106A
Sets parameters according to ETSI EN 300 744 V1.5.1 (2004-11) physical layer
standard and generates DVB-T/H waveform patterns.
Generated waveform patterns can be used for device TRx characteristics evaluation
tests (Error Correction BER, graphics).
Fading IQproducer MX370107A
Performs IQ channel fading processing, correlation matrix calculation, AWGN combination.
Input data le created by selecting waveform pattern le created with other IQproducer
software, and IQ data (ASCII) created with other general-purpose simulation tools.
LTE IQproducer MX370108A Generates wanted waveform patterns with parameters modied according to 3GPP TS
36.211, TS 36.212, TS 25.213 LTE FDD specications.
XG-PHS IQproducer MX370109A Generates wanted waveform patterns with parameters modied according to Next
Generation PHS Specication PHS (XGP: eXtended Global Platform) specications.
LTE TDD IQproducer MX370110A Generates wanted waveform patterns with parameters modied according to 3GPP TS
36.211, TS 36.212, TS 36.213 LTE TDD specications.
WLAN IQproducer MX370111A Generates waveform patterns for IEEE Std 802.11-2007 and IEEE Std 802.11n-2009
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/j/n/p specications.
TD-SCDMA IQproducer MX370112A
Generates wanted waveform patterns with parameters modied according to TD-
SCDMA specications standardized by TRx characteristics evaluation tests (excluding
performance tests) for 3GPP TS 25.221, TS 25.222, TS 25.223, TS 25.105, TS 25.142

10 Configuration Guide lMG3710A
Hardware Option Retrofits
The following hardware options can be retrofitted.
The MG3710A must be returned to the Anritsu plant for hardware retrofitting.
Name Option No. Additional Information Reference Steps
Options for both 1stRF and 2ndRF
Rubidium Reference Oscillator MG3710A-101 Not simultaneously with Opt. 002/102 3
High Stability Reference Oscillator MG3710A-102 Not simultaneously with Opt. 001/101 3
2ndary HDD MG3710A-111 10
Universal Input/Output MG3710A-117 8
BER Test Function MG3710A-121 9
OS Upgrade to Windows 7 MG3710A-313 Cannot applied to MG3710A with Opt. 029 (Windows 7) 10
1stRF Options
Analog IQ Input/Output MG3710A-118 7
High Power Extension for 1stRF MG3710A-141 4
Low Power Extension for 1stRF MG3710A-142 4
Reverse Power Protection for 1stRF MG3710A-143 4
ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 1stRF MG3710A-145 Not simultaneously with Opt. 046/146 5
ARB Memory Upgrade 1024 Msample for 1stRF MG3710A-146 Not simultaneously with Opt. 045/145 5
Combination of Baseband Signal for 1stRF MG3710A-148 6
AWGN for 1stRF MG3710A-149 6
2ndRF Options
2ndRF 100 kHz to 2.7 GHz MG3710A-162 Cannot be installed if 2ndRF option not installed 2
2ndRF 100 kHz to 4 GHz MG3710A-164 Cannot be installed if 2ndRF option not installed 2
2ndRF 100 kHz to 6 GHz MG3710A-166 Cannot be installed if 2ndRF option not installed 2
High Power Extension for 2ndRF MG3710A-171 4
Low Power Extension for 2ndRF MG3710A-172 4
Reverse Power Protection for 2ndRF MG3710A-173 4
ARB Memory Upgrade 256 Msample for 2ndRF MG3710A-175 Not simultaneously with Opt. 076/176 5
ARB Memory Upgrade 1024 Msample for 2ndRF MG3710A-176 Not simultaneously with Opt. 075/175 5
Combination of Baseband Signal for 2ndRF MG3710A-178 6
AWGN for 2ndRF MG3710A-179 6
Retrot to Current MG3710A