Using the Anritsu MG3700A for complex vector waveforms

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If you’re interested in creating complex vector signals with high bandwidth, then the Anritsu MG3700A might be what you are looking for. It’s an ARB device with hundreds of waveforms preloaded, and quite a lot of other functions as a standard, including BER analysis.

When looking for an ARB-capable vector signal generator myself, I eventually decided against upgrading my SMIQ3 or AMU200A (which both can do so, but with hard-to-find options) but decided to buy an Anritsu MG3700A

I picked up mine for less than €1000 at ebay and made a video about its use as a stand-alone instrument. It’s a quite exiting device, enjoying it quite a lot!

In the future, I plan to explore its use together with a computer, allowing you to create many complex waveforms (QAM, FPSK, etc.), multitone signals, and upload your own created waveforms from Matlab, Python code or other software.

https://youtu.be/wyKYlI6jtRA
 

Let me know what you think…

-   Rudi

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Those using the Anritsu MG3700A, or those interested in a quite capable yet affordable Vector Network Generator, might be interested in the second episode of my review of that device. Here, I go into the use of computer software (IQproducer) for generating standards-compliant waveforms, generic waveforms (e.g., QPSK, AFK, or QAM16 up to QAM256), or importing your own waveform from MatLab, Python code, or whatever.

The episode also demonstrates how to show an IQ constellation diagram on an R&S RTB2 scope (using an undocumented command) and how to overcome the missing clock out signal on the Anritsu. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/uXCm8BXbKnI

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I picked up one yesterday, it is an absolutely fascinating piece of kit. Learning curve is, hmmm, interesting. But that is part of the fun in the end.

Wilko

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Hello Everyone,

Can someone PLEASE provide me a copy of the IQproducer ?

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Can someone PLEASE provide me a copy of the IQproducer ?

Please send me a PM with your email address. You can also register for free with Anritsu. After that, they give access to that and other resources for your generator!

If you have not yet done so, you might want to check out my two videos on this instrument:

REL #33 Anritsu MG3700A Vector Signal Generator — Pt. 1: Basics and stand-alone use
REL #35 Anritsu MG3700A Vector Signal Generator — Pt. 2 PC-based use with IQproducer


Best Rudi

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Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I have an old MG3700A. I registered on Anritsu's website but couldn't download the IQproducer. I need it to convert my self-generated custom IQ waveforms.

Could you please share a copy with me? My email is [email protected].

Thanks a lot!
ZhangKeyuan