Anritsu MG362x1A | 9kHz to 43.5GHz RF/Microwave Signal Generator

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.

FeaturesBenefitVery 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
  • Moving targets
  • Multiple targets
  • Ground reflection