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Anritsu MG36241A

Rubidium Signal Generator; 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz

Model

MG36241A

Product Family

RF & Microwave Signal Generators

Manufacturer

Anritsu

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RF & Microwave Signal GeneratorsRF Generators >=40 GHzBenchtop

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Attribute	Value
Form Factor	Benchtop

Product Overview

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 enable 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 MG362x1A provides optional onsite level and frequency calibration capability. This makes it very easy to verify and ensure frequency and level accuracy of the instrument at your convenience. It is a utility feature that also enhances instrument availability.

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.

Key Features

Exceptionally low single sideband SSB phase noise of -136 dBc/Hz (typical) and -140 dBc/Hz (measured) at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset

Very low harmonic of < -58 dBc and spurious < -63 dBc

Atomic clock frequency stability of < 8E-12 Allan deviation (over 100 sec), aging rate < 1E-9 per year, with T&M grade phase noise

Optional on-site frequency and level calibration capability integrated (requires Anritsu MA243xxA USB power sensor and Option 66)

Wide range of interfaces for remote control such as 6 x USB 3.0, 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 x GPIB

Industry standard IVI.NET and IVI-C drivers and SCPI support for remote instrument control

Easy to navigate GUI that supports a new 7-inch touch screen and traditional front panel keypad/dial

Benefits
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 1. Moving targets 2. Multiple targets 3. Ground reflection

Rubidium MG36241A Signal Generator Applications

Making nonlinear measurements

- Single tone distortion – P1 dB compression point

- Two tone intermodulation – IP2, IP3

- In-band and out-of-band interference (C/I, blocking)

As signal source to test devices and systems

- 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 analog-to-digital converter and digital-to-analog converter (ADC and DAC)

Making swept linear measurements

- As additional sources synchronized with vector network analyzer

As frequency reference in calibration and metrology labs

Specifications
Rubidium MG362x1A Signal Generator
Features	Parameters
Frequency Range	9 kHz to 43.5 GHz
Frequency Resolution	0.001 Hz
SSB Phase Noise	-136 dBc/Hz (typical) and -140 dBc/Hz (measured) @ 10 GHz output, 10 kHz offset
Internal Time Base Stability – Aging	< ±5 x 10⁻⁷ Standard < ±2 × 10⁻⁸ per year with Option 3 < ±1 x 10⁻⁹ per year with Option 56
Reference Output Frequency	10 MHz 100 MHz 1.6 GHz
Output Power	-130 dBm to +20 dBm (20 GHz, standard option) -130 dBm to +18 dBm (43.5 GHz, standard option)
Level Accuracy and Flatness	±1 dB (43.5 GHz)
Harmonics (9 KHz to 20/43.5 GHz)	-58 dBc
Non-Harmonics (9 KHz to 20/43.5 GHz)	-63 dBc
Modulation	AM FM PM Pulse
Pulse Modulation: Min Pulse Width	< 10 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 List
Power Sweep Resolution	0.01 dB/step

Specifications
Rubidium MG362x1A Signal Generator
Model Overview
Model	Description
MG36221A	Signal Generator; 9 kHz to 20 GHz
MG36241A	Signal Generator; 9 kHz to 43.5 GHz
Options
MG362X1A-0001	Rack Mount with Slides (Cannot be Ordered with Option 11)
MG362X1A-0002	Mechanical Step Attenuator, 90 dB
MG362X1A-0003	Low Phase Noise and High Stability (Requires 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-0018	On-Site Level and Frequency Calibration (Requires Option 66 and MA24350A USB Power Sensor, Sold Separately)
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	Option 97, Accredited Calibration
MG362X1A-0098	Option 98, Standard Calibration
MG362X1A-0099	Option 99, Premium Calibration

Note:

X - Designation varies with model number

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