Anritsu MG362X1A RF/Microwave Signal Generator – RF/Microwave Signal Generator

The Anritsu MG362X1A is a RF/microwave signal generator engineered for R&D, manufacturing, and depot repair environments requiring exceptional signal purity and frequency stability. Operating from 9 kHz to 70 GHz across multiple models, this generator delivers phase noise of −136 dBc/Hz typical at 10 GHz (10 kHz offset), with harmonics better than −58 dBc and spurious levels below −63 dBc. The instrument supports AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation with simultaneous modulation modes for complex waveforms, including pulse rise/fall times of 5 ns typical and quad pulse signal generation. Frequency resolution extends to 0.001 Hz, with output power ranging from −130 dBm to +20 dBm at 20 GHz. Internal frequency stability options include OCXO (aging < ±5 × 10⁻⁷ per year) and Rubidium (aging < ±1 × 10⁻⁹ per year, Allan deviation < 8.0 × 10⁻¹² over 100 sec). External reference synchronization via GNSS/GPS is available, with reference frequency I/O at 10 MHz, 100 MHz, and 1600 MHz. A 7-inch touch screen interface with four front-panel USB 3.0 ports enables intuitive local and remote operation.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 70 GHz (operable to 72 GHz); models available at 20 GHz, 43.5 GHz, and 70 GHz

Frequency Resolution: 0.001 Hz

Output Power: −130 to +20 dBm (20 GHz), −130 to +16 dBm (43.5 GHz), −100 to +6 dBm (70 GHz); leveled output to +30 dBm

Harmonics: Better than −58 dBc typical; −55 dBc at 20/43.5/70 GHz

Spurious (Non-Harmonics): Less than −63 dBc

SSB Phase Noise: −136 dBc/Hz typical; −140 dBc/Hz measured at 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset

Modulation Types: AM, FM, PM, Pulse; simultaneous AM/FM, AM/PM, FM/Pulse

Pulse Characteristics: 5 ns rise/fall time typical; leveled pulse modulation, quad pulse, pulse sweep

LF Waveforms: Sine, Square, Pulse, Triangle, Ramp, Gaussian Noise, Uniform Noise, User Defined

Sweep Modes: Analog, Step, List (9 kHz to full range)

Internal Time Base Stability: OCXO (±5 × 10⁻⁷/year aging); Rubidium (±1 × 10⁻⁹/year aging, <8.0 × 10⁻¹² Allan deviation/100 sec)

Reference I/O: 10 MHz, 100 MHz, 1600 MHz

Interface: 7-inch touch screen, keypad, dial; four USB 3.0 front-panel ports

Key Features

Optional high-power output (Option 15)

Low phase noise enhancements (Options 3, 13, 23)

GNSS/GPS atomic clock receiver (Option 66) for external synchronization

Pulse train generator option for radar signal simulation

Typical Applications

Component and subsystem characterization

Radar and electronic warfare testing

Receiver sensitivity and linearity measurements

Phase noise-dependent applications

Complex waveform simulation and validation