Aeroflex 3410 Series User manual

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Signal Sources

3410 Series Digital RF Signal Generators

• Wide frequency coverage

250 k z to 2 G z (3412)

250 k z to 3 G z (3413)

250 k z to 4 G z (3414)

• Fast RF frequency and level settling for

high speed testing

• igh performance vector modulation for

improved component test

• Optional dual channel arbitrary waveform

generator (ARB)

• Low adjacent channel power for receiver

selectivity and amplifier linearity testing

• Fast GPIB response to maximize ATE sys-

tem performance

•12345 RF waveform creation soft-

ware

• Wide bandwidth FM and AM modulation

capability

• Optional Differential I/Q outputs for sim-

plified component test interfacing

• Optional high speed pulse modulation

capability

• Compact and lightweight package

• Simple to use touch panel interface

• RF optimization modes - Low Noise, Low

ACP and igher Power

The 3410 series are portable, lightweight signal generators covering

a wide range of carrier frequencies to 4 GHz. High quality analog

and vector modulation capabilities make these signal generators

ideal for research, development and manufacturing applications.

Careful attention to the design of the modulators and the RF system

ensures that these signal generators exhibit low levels of adjacent

channel power, making them suitable for the most demanding

amplifier linearity and receiver selectivity measurements.

The use of IFR fractional N synthesis techniques, combined with

fast level control and an electronic attenuator, ensures the 3410

series signal generators are both frequency and level agile for high

speed ATE testing.

peration

A flexible but intuitive user interface based on a touch panel display

system ensures that the signal generator meets the needs of

unskilled as well as skilled operators. The instrument can be con-

figured to the required mode of operation very simply, with numeri-

cal data being entered by the keyboard or via a rotary control. The

display shows the primary parameters in a clear and unambiguous

format, minimizing the risk of operator error.

RF utput

The 3410 series signal generators provide peak output power of up

to +16 dBm. With a level resolution of 0.01 dB, repeatable and accu-

rate testing of wireless components can be performed.

The electronic attenuator is ideal for high volume applications where

attenuator life is critical. A user defined RF level limit can be entered

to ensure that the signal generator cannot provide damaging signal

levels when testing less robust components. Careful attention to the

level control system guarantees that positive level transients cannot be

generated. The fast responding electronic reverse power protection

system helps ensure long life and high reliability when testing high

power systems.

Spectral Purity

Receiver measurements require good spectral purity from a signal

generator. The 3410 series have excellent performance with typically

4.5 Hz residual FM at 1 GHz and a floor noise of typically better than

-148 dBc / Hz.

Modulation

Comprehensive modulation facilities are provided for supporting the

testing of analog or digital RF systems. A single key press turns the

modulation on and off, providing a fast method for signal to noise

checking.

Modulation Modes

Vector Modulation

The built-in IQ modulator provides state-of-the-art vector modulat-

ed signals with excellent level linearity, low vector error and low noise.

With a typical vector bandwidth up to 50 MHz, the modulator is able

to support wideband as well as narrow-band wireless standards.

Internal calibration systems ensure the modulator performance can

be quickly optimized to reduce vector errors and ensure low carrier

leak at all operating frequencies.

The linearity of the modulator and the RF output system is reflected

in the excellent adjacent channel power when generating multi-carri-

er non-constant envelope signals such as cellular CDMA and

TETRA.

Typical 3GPP 2 carrier test model 1 (64 channels)

Analog Modulation

With typical AM bandwidth to 30 MHz and typical FM bandwidth to

20 MHz, the 3410 series signal generators are ideal tools for testing

broadcast systems. The wide bandwidths allow video signals to mod-

ulate the carrier with minimal distortion.

The wideband FM facilities allow the generation of fast-swept sig-

nals, while the use of an IFR-patented DC FM system ensures that

carrier frequency errors when the FM are DC coupled is minimal.

The specifications for AM are maintained to high carrier frequencies

to support the use in modern EMC testing applications. The signal

generator maintains excellent phase noise performance even when

generating wideband modulated signals.

Modulation scillator

An internal modulation oscillator is provided which can be used to

generate two tones in the frequency range 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz. In addi-

tion to sine waves, the modulation oscillator can provide square waves,

triangular and sawtooth waveforms for narrow band sweeping.

Digital Modulation

A dual channel arbitrary (ARB) waveform generator is available as an

option. Fitted internally this allows the user to select from a library of

pre-stored IQ modulator drive waveforms to provide accurately mod-

ulated carriers simulating the characteristics of digitally modulated

communication systems.

Using a patented technique, the dual channel ARB is able to take

waveform files typically four times oversampled and run them

through a real time interpolation system to raise the sampling rate of

the file. This ensures the generation of low adjacent channel power

and low spectral noise density. The dual channel ARB is suited for

the generation of both narrow band and wideband signals, including

WCDMA signals, without the use of switched reconstruction filters.

Combining a large ARB memory with the smaller file size required to

define a waveform allows the ARB to store up to 180 waveforms.

Alternatively the whole of the memory can be devoted to a single file.

One such file would store over 1.5 seconds of a 3GPP WCDMA wave-

form signal. The use of interpolation techniques ensures that when

narrow band systems are simulated the waveform generator can still

operate at a high sample rate without requiring excessively large

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amounts of data to be loaded or restricting the repetition time. The

library waveforms are structured in a directory form to ease their

selection and the optimization of the user’s generator. The modula-

tion waveforms can be simply changed by selection from a file list

with the changeover between waveforms occurring in a few millisec-

onds rather than the many seconds required in more traditional wave-

form generators.

The file name can be determined by the user to convey a useful

description of the contents of the file.

The 3410 series are all supplied with a free copy of 12345, a

software package to aid the creation and download of files to the ARB.

12345is a Windowsbased software utility that enables a user

to set up a modulation scheme and then create an ARB file using

modulation templates. The resulting file may be saved on a PC or

downloaded into the ARB. User-defined configurations can also be

saved. Consequently, it is possible to load previously saved setups to

regenerate the ARB files quickly and easily. The capabilities of

12345include:-

Generic Modulation Types:

PSK, FSK, MSK, QAM modulation types

Nyquist, Root Nyquist and Gaussian filters

PRBS, fixed pattern and user defined data sources

IQ errors - residual carrier, IQ imbalance, quadrature offset

Also included are 2G, 2.5G and 3G cellular TDMA and CDMA digi-

tal standards along with WLAN and other cordless phone standards.

In addition, 12345includes a utility that allows user-defined

waveforms, created using software simulation tools such as MAT-

LAB, to be converted and packaged into a form that can be down-

loaded into the 3410 Series ARB.

12345is continually updated to include new modulation capa-

bilities and facilities; The latest version is available for download at

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I/Q utputs

Single ended baseband I/Q outputs are available as standard.

Differential I/Q outputs, combined with comprehensive voltage bias

and offset facilities, are optionally available to simplify component and

module testing.

Pulse Modulator

An optional pulse modulator allows the generation of fast rise time RF

signals with on/off ratios that meet the most demanding radar and

ECM/ECCM test applications.

Remote Control

The 3410 series include a fast GPIB system ensuring minimum

elapsed time to receive instructions over the bus. Combined with the

agile RF hardware this ensures fast and effective operation in ATE

applications. Frequency switching speed is typically less than 4 ms

and level switching is typically accomplished in under 5 ms. The pro-

tocol and syntax of the GPIB commands have been designed in

accordance with IEEE 488.2 to simplify program generation. Plug

and play drivers are available that include a soft front panel for remote

instrument supervision and debug.

Frequency Standard

The 3410 series include a high stability OCXO as standard. The

inclusion of a main input power standby mode maintains the oscilla-

tor at working temperature while the rest of the instrument is pow-

ered down. Time to full specification working is thereby minimized

for equipment facilities held on standby.

Size

The 2U rack height ensures the 3410 series occupy minimal space in

a manufacturing rack or on the engineer's bench, allowing the provi-

sion of more compact test systems. The full rack width ensures easy

stacking of instruments while the light weight allows for easy carry-

ing in the laboratory or the field.

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Range

250 kHz - 2 GHz (3412)

250 kHz - 3 GHz (3413)

250 kHz - 4 GHz (3414)

Resolution

1 Hz, accuracy as frequency standard

The carrier output phase can be advanced or retarded in increments of

0.036°.

RRFF UUTTPPUUTT

The RF output is controlled by an ALC system in normal operation.

When IQ modulation is enabled alternative control modes are available

to optimize the performance of the signal generator.

Range

Electronic Attenuator

≤

10 MHz -140 to +13 dBm

≤

2 GHz -140 to +16 dBm

≤

3 GHz -140 to +16 dBm

≤

3.75 GHz -140 to +13 dBm

≤

4 GHz -140 to +10 dBm

Mechanical Attenuator

≤

10 MHz -140 to +16 dBm

≤

2 GHz -140 to +19 dBm

≤

3 GHz -140 to +16 dBm

No Attenuator

≤

10 MHz 0 to +21 dBm

≤

2 GHz 0 to +22 dBm

≤

3 GHz 0 to +22 dBm

≤

3.75 GHz 0 to +20 dBm

≤

4 GHz 0 to +17 dBm

When AM is selected the maximum RF output is linearly reduced by up

to 6 dB depending on the requested AM depth.

Resolution

0.01 dB

RF level units

Units can be set to µV, mV, V EMF or PD; dB relative 1 µV, 1 mV, 1 V

EMF or PD; or dBm. Conversion between dB and linear units may be

achieved by pressing the appropriate units key (dB or V, mV or µV).

RF Output Accuracy (@ 23°C ± 5°C)

Electronic Attenuator

RF Mode -127 to -24 dBm >-24 dBm

Power

≤

2 GHz ±0.75 dB ±0.50 dB

≤

3 GHz ±1.00 dB ±0.75 dB

-110 to -24 dBm >-24 dBm

≤

4 GHz ±1.25 dB ±1.00 dB

-127 to -30 dBm >-30 dBm

Noise

≤

2 GHz ±0.75 dB ± 0.50 dB

≤

3 GHz ±1.00 dB ±0.75 dB

-110 to -30 dBm >-30 dBm

≤

4 GHz ±1.25 dB ±1.00 dB

-127 to -40 dBm >-40 dBm

ACP

≤

2 GHz ±0.75 dB ±0.50 dB

≤

3 GHz ±1.00 dB ±0.75 dB

-110 to -40 dBm >-40 dBm

≤

4 GHz ±1.25 dB ±1.00 dB

Mechanical Attenuator

RF Mode -127 to -22 dBm >-22 dBm

Power

≤

2 GHz ±0.75 dB ± 0.50 dB

≤

3 GHz ±1.00 dB ±0.75 dB

-127 to -28 dBm >-28 dBm

Noise

≤

2 GHz ±0.75 dB ± 0.50 dB

≤

3 GHz ±1.00 dB ±0.75 dB

-127 to -38 dBm >-38 dBm

ACP

≤

2 GHz ±0.75 dB ±0.50 dB

≤

3 GHz ±1.00 dB ±0.75 dB

No Attenuator

RF Mode >0 dBm

Power

≤

2 GHz ±0.50 dB

Noise

≤

3 GHz ±0.75 dB

ACP

≤

4 GHz ±1.00 dB

Level Accuracy with IQ Modulation

For constant envelope modulation systems: typical standard level error

±0.15 dB

For non-constant envelope modulation systems: typical standard level

error ±0.25 dB

Temperature Stability

±0.02 dB/°C

RF Flatness

Typical flatness at 0 dBm

Output VSWR

Electronic attenuator

For output levels <0 dBm Frequency Output VSWR

≤2 GHz 1.25:1

≤3 GHz 1.40:1

≤4 GHz 1.50:1

For output levels >0 dBm VSWR is <1.5:1, ≤4 GHz

Mechanical Attenuator

For output levels <0 dBm Frequency Output VSWR

≤3 GHz 1.33:1

For output levels >0 dBm VSWR is <1.5:1, ≤4 GHz

No attenuator

<1.5:1 VSWR

Attenuator Repeatability

Mechanical attenuator typically 0.1 dB

Output Connector

Front panel 50

Ω

type N female to MIL-PRF-3901

Output Protection

Protects the instrument from externally applied RF power

(from a 50

Ω

source) of 50 W up to 3 GHz and 25 W up to 4 GHz.

The RPP trip may be reset from the front panel or via the remote inter-

face. For safety, the protection is also provided when the instrument is

switched off.

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All parameters stated at RF level

≤

+7 dBm in Noise and ACP RF

modes

Harmonics

<-30 dBc, typically <-40 dBc.

Sub and Non-Harmonics

For offsets >10 kHz

<-60 dBc for carrier frequencies ≤375 MHz

<-70 dBc for carrier frequencies ≤3 GHz

<-60 dBc for carrier frequencies ≤4 GHz

Residual FM (FM on CW)

<4.5 Hz RMS at 1 GHz in a 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz unweighted bandwidth

Typical esidual FM

SSB Phase Noise

For 20 kHz offset, Noise Optimized mode

CW IQ

≤375 MHz <-115 dBc/Hz <-115 dBc/Hz

500 MHz <-124 dBc/Hz <-124 dBc/Hz

1 GHz <-118 dBc/Hz <-118 dBc/Hz

2 GHz <-112 dBc/Hz <-112 dBc/Hz

3 GHz <-108 dBc/Hz <-108 dBc/Hz

4 GHz <-106 dBc/Hz <-106 dBc/Hz

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Typical SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz

Typical SSB Phase Noise Performance at 20 kHz Offset

Typical Phase Noise at 2.1 GHz

SSB AM Noise

SSB AM noise at 20 kHz offset (Typical values) measured at levels

>0 dBm

Frequency MHz CW/IQ (dBc/Hz)

≤

3 GHz -130

≤

4 GHz -125

Typical AM Noise at 1 GHz

RF Leakage

<0.5 µV PD at the carrier frequency into a single turn 25 mm loop

25 mm or more from the case of the signal generator, for carrier fre-

quencies <3 GHz.

Wideband Noise

Applicable for all carrier levels at offsets >5 MHz and <50 MHz

excluding thermal noise (23°C ±5°C)

RF Mode

≤

375 MHz

≤

3 GHz

Power <-138 dBc/Hz <-142 dBc/Hz (typ <-148 dBc/Hz)

Noise <-138 dBc/Hz <-142 dBc/Hz (typ <-148 dBc/Hz)

ACP <-135 dBc/Hz <-140 dBc/Hz

MMDDUULLAATTIINN

FM, AM and

M can be applied to the carrier using internal or exter-

nal modulation sources. The internal modulation source is capable of

generating two simultaneous signals into any one of the modulation

channels. The internal and external modulation sources can be simul-

taneously enabled in order to produce combined amplitude and fre-

quency (or phase) modulation.

Internal and external IQ modulation can be applied. In this mode, FM,

AM and

M are not permitted.

Optional Pulse modulation can be used in combination with FM, AM,

M and IQ from an external pulse source.

FREQUENCY MODULATION

Peak Deviation

Frequency Maximum Peak Deviation

250 kHz to 375 MHz 7.5 MHz

375 MHz to 750 MHz 3.75 MHz

750 MHz to 1.5 GHz 7.5 MHz

1.5 GHz to 3 GHz 15 MHz

3 GHz to 4 GHz 30 MHz

Displayed resolution is 4 digits or 1 Hz

FM Accuracy

At 1 kHz rate

±4% of set deviation excluding residual FM

FM Bandwidth

1 dB DC to 200 KHz (DC coupled, 100 k

Ω

)

10 Hz to 200 KHz (AC coupled, 100 k

Ω

)

3 dB DC to typically 20 MHz (DC or AC coupled, 50

Ω

)

Typical FM Bandwidth

Carrier Frequency Offset

For DC coupled FM ±(1 Hz + 0.1% of set deviation) after performing

a DCFM null operation

Total Harmonic Distortion

At 1 kHz rate

<0.2% for deviations up to 2% of maximum allowed deviation

<1% for deviations up to 20% of maximum allowed deviation

<3% at maximum deviation

PHASE MODULATION

Phase Deviation

0 to 10 radians

Displayed resolution is 4 digits or 0.01 radians

Accuracy

At 1 kHz rate

±4% of set deviation excluding residual phase modulation

Bandwidth

0.5 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz (AC coupled, 100 k

Ω

)

Total Harmonic Distortion

At 1 kHz rate

<1% at 10 radians deviation

Typically <0.5% at 1 radian deviation

AMPLITUDE MODULATION

Specifications apply for carrier frequencies from 2 MHz up to 2 GHz,

usable to 4 GHz.

Modulation Depth

0 to 99.9%, Displayed resolution is 3 digits or 0.1%

Accuracy

At 1 kHz rate

±4% of set depth ±1% excluding residual AM

AM Bandwidth

1 dB DC to 200 kHz (DC coupled, 100 k

Ω

)

10 Hz to 200 kHz (AC coupled, 100 k

Ω

)

3 dB DC to typically 30 MHz (DC or AC coupled, 50

Ω

)

Typical AM Bandwidth

Total Harmonic Distortion

For 1 kHz modulation rate

<1% for depths ≤30%

<2% for depths ≤80%

FM on AM

Typically <20 Hz for 30% AM depth at a modulation rate of 1 kHz and

carrier frequency of 500 MHz

ΦΦ

M on AM

Typically <0.02 radian for 30% AM depth at a modulation rate of

1 kHz and carrier frequency of 500 MHz

IQ MODULATION

IQ Inputs

BNC connector inputs, selectable 50

Ω

/100 k

Ω

input impedance

Full scale input (I2+Q2)0.5 occurs for 0.5 V rms (The level requested is

obtained by applying 0.5 DC to either the I or Q input)

Typical IQ Bandwidth

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Modulation Bandwidth Relative to DC

At 23°C ± 5°C:-

±0.5 dB for frequencies up to 5 MHz

3 dB:-

RF Mode ≤≤3 GHz ≤≤44GHz

Noise >35 MHz, 45 MHz typ >30 MHz, 40 MHz typ

ACP >40 MHz, 50 MHz typ >35 MHz, 45 MHz typ

DC Vector Accuracy

Relative to full scale (0.5 V RMS), RF level ≤≤+7 dBm:-

Static Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) <1% RMS at full scale

Magnitude error <0.5% RMS at full scale

Phase error <0.5° RMS at full scale

Residual Carrier Magnitude:-

For 0 V input voltage, relative to full scale

RF Mode

Noise <-45 dBc, typically <-50 dBc

ACP <-40 dBc, typically <-45 dBc

Valid for 12 hours after executing an IQ self-calibration and within

±5°C of the calibration temperature. The instrument displays a warn-

ing if the time or temperature limits are exceeded.

Static EVM and phase error measured with residual carrier magnitude

removed.

IQ Image Suppression

At 10 kHz modulation frequency

Typically <-50 dBc @ 10 kHz

Linearity

Adjacent Channel Performance (ACP) for continuous and discontinuous

signals at RF output levels

≤

0 dBm, over the temperature range 23°C

± 5°C:-

See chart below

RRFF BBUURRSSTT CCNNTTRRLL

A digital control bit is used to generate an analog ramp (up or down)

of the RF output. The Burst Gate control signal can either be generat-

ed internally as part of the optional internal base-band source, or pro-

vided externally by the user on the rear panel connector. When inter-

nally generated, the Burst Gate control signal appears on the rear

panel auxiliary connector that then serves as an output.

On/Off Ratio

For the temperature range 23°C ± 5°C

>80 dB for carriers

≤

3 GHz

>70 dB for carriers >3 GHz

Ramp Profile

Rise and fall time after the L-H and H-L transitions of the burst control

bit respectively, can be defined by the user from 10 µs to 999 µs in

0.1 µs steps.

Burst Gate control input is a TTL level (HCT), 50

Ω

impedance BNC

input on the rear panel.

RF ramp can be adjusted in time by ±50 µs in increments of

0.1 µs with respect to the trigger event.

RRFF BBUURRSSTT AATTTTEENNUUAATTIINN CCNNTTRRLL

A digital attenuation control bit (in conjunction with the ramp control

bit) is used to decrease the RF level from the set level to an alternative

level during burst modulation. The Burst Attenuation Trigger signal can

be provided internally as part of the optional dual arbitrary waveform

generator (ARB), or externally on a rear panel connector. When inter-

nally generated, the Burst Attenuation Trigger control signal appears on

the rear panel auxiliary connector that then serves as an output.

Attenuation range available is 0 to 70 dB.

Additional level error <0.5 dB.

Burst Attenuation Trigger control is a TTL level (HCT), 50

Ω

impedance

signal available on the rear panel Auxiliary connector.

RF burst attenuation requires Electronic Attenuator Opt 003.

TETRA GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM EDGE IS-95 (CDMAone)

(Enhanced Data rate

for GSM Evolution)

Frequency 130 MHz - 1 GHz 850 MHz - 1 GHz 850 MHz - 1 GHz 824 - 894 MHz

Range(s) 1700 - 1900 MHz 1700 - 1900 MHz 1850 - 2000 MHz

ACP <-70 dBc @ 25 kHz offset <-35 dBc @ 200 kHz offset <-35 dBc @ 200 kHz offset <-65 dBc @ 885 kHz offset

(Continuous & <-80 dBc* @ 50 kHz offset <-70 dBc @ 400 kHz offset <-70 dBc @ 400 kHz offset <-75 dBc @ 1.25 MHz offset

Discontinuous) <-80 dBc* @ 75 kHz offset <-80 dBc @ 600 kHz offset <-80 dBc @ 600 kHz offset <-80 dBc @ 1.98 MHz offset

3GPP/WCDMA NADC (IS - 54, IS - 136) JDC/PDC PHP/PHS

Frequency 1855 - 2200 MHz 824 - 894 MHz 810 - 826 MHz 1895 - 1918 MHz

Range(s) 1850 - 2000 MHz 940 - 956 MHz

1429 - 1513 MHz

ACP <-70 dBc @ 5 MHz offset <-40 dBc @ 30 kHz offset <-65 dBc @ 50 kHz offset <-75 dBc @ 600 kHz offset

(Continuous & <-72 dBc* @ 5 MHz offset <-78 dBc* @ 60 kHz offset <-80 dBc* @ 100 kHz offset <-80 dBc @ 900 kHz offset

Discontinuous) <-80 dBc* @ 90 kHz offset

* denotes typical value

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The internal modulation source is capable of generating up to two

simultaneous signals into any one of the modulation systems.

Frequency Range

0.1 Hz to 50 kHz with 0.1 Hz or 5 digits of resolution

Accuracy

As frequency standard

Distortion

<0.1 % for a sine wave at 1 kHz

In addition to a sine wave the following waveforms can be generated:

Triangle 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz

Ramp 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz

Square 0.1 Hz to 5 kHz

(Note: modulation frequency can be set to 50 kHz irrespective of

waveform type)

Level

Modulation source signals are available on the rear panel I/AM OUT

and Q/FM OUT at nominal level of 1 V peak EMF from 50

Ω

source

impedance.

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External inputs are available with a selectable input impedance of

Ω

or 100 k

Ω

(default setting), AC or DC coupled.

Apply 1 V RMS (default) or 1 V peak for the set modulation.

A HI/LO indicator when the applied signal is greater than ±6% from

nominal

External AM is input to EXT I/EXT AM front panel BNC connector.

External FM is input to EXT Q/EXT FM front panel BNC connector.

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A high performance Dual Arbitrary (ARB) Waveform Generator that pro-

vides IQ signals for the IQ modulator

The ARB enables files to be downloaded with sample rates from

17 kHz to 66 MHz. The ARB uses an interpolation system to increase

the digital to analog converter sample rate and avoid the use of re-

construction filters.

Typical 3GPP test model 1 (64 channels)

ARB CHARACTERISTICS

Flash Memory Size

23,592,960 sample pairs

Maximum Number of Files

180

Sample Format

32 bits of data - 14 bits I, 14 bits Q, 3 associated marker bits

Sample Rate Tuning

± 20 ppm, 0.1 ppm step resolution

D-A Converter Resolution

14 bits

D-A Sample Rate

44 to 66 Msamples/s

Interpolation Factor

Automatically selected

Reconstruction Filter Stop Band Attenuation

>70 dB

ARB Spectral Purity

Spurious free dynamic range >70 dB, typically >80 dB

20 kHz offset phase noise <-120 dBc/Hz

Floor noise <-140 dBc/Hz

12345

™ Windows based software package is provided for the cre-

ation, formatting and downloading of ARB waveform files to the 3410

series.

A waveform library is provided on a CD containing a selection of files

for testing 2G, 2.5G and 3G systems. Files can be downloaded from

www.aeroflex.com.

Marker Control Bits

Up to 3 marker bits (1-3) can be attached to each sample of IQ data.

These can be used to indicate significant points in the waveform and

are available as outputs via the rear panel Aux IN/OUT connector.

Marker bit 1 can be used as RF Burst Control signal. Marker bit 2 can

be used as Burst Attenuation Trigger signal to decrease (attenuate)

the RF level from its nominal value.

Control Mode

Continuous, single or triggered operation of the ARB

An external trigger input signal is available on the AUX IN/OUT rear

panel connector.

IQ Outputs (Not applicable with Option 009 fitted)

The IQ signals produced by the ARB are available on the rear panel

I/AM OUT and Q/FM OUT BNC connectors. Output level is 0.5 V RMS

EMF (vector sum) from a source impedance of 50

Ω

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When differential I/Q outputs are enabled signal generator RF carrier

output is cw only.

Output Impedance

Can be used with single ended 50

Ω

loads or differential 100

Ω

loads.

Delivered bias voltages are halved with single ended loads

I/Q Bias Voltages

Independent I and Q channel bias voltages settable within the range of

±3 V

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Bias voltage

Resolution 1.0 mV nominal

Accuracy ±2% ±4 mV max, ±1% ±2 mV typical

Offset See Bias Voltage above.

Differential offset voltage

Range ±300 mV

Resolution 100 µV nominal

Accuracy ±2% ±3.3 mV max, ±1% ±0.7 mV typical

Level mode

Variable IQ signal level over 45 dB range

Differential signal balance

typ 0.15 dB @10 MHz

I/Q channel balance

±0.2 dB @1 MHz

I/Q level imbalance adjust

±4 dB nominal continuously variable

I/Q signal amplitude

22.4 mV to 4 V pk-pk per channel

I/Q signal amplitude accuracy

<2% at 20 kHz, typ 1.5%, excludes termination errors

Baseband purity (2 V p-p set voltage at 1 MHz)

2nd Harm -70 dBc

3rd Harm -65 dBc

IMD -70 dBc (100 kHz tone spacing, at 1 MHz)

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Provides a digital sweep of RF frequency or RF level in discrete steps

Start, stop, step size, number and step time can be controlled. Step

time may be set from 2.5 ms to 10 s with 0.1 ms resolution. (20 ms

for mechanical attenuator Option 002)

The sweep can be set to be continuous, single or externally triggered

from the rear panel.

Frequency Sweep

Linear step size: 1 Hz minimum step

Logarithmic: 0.01% to 50%, 0.01% step

Level Sweep

0.01 dB minimum step

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This option requires Electronic Attenuator Option 003 to be fitted.

On/Off Ratio

>80 dB for carrier levels ≥-60 dBm

Rise/Fall Time

<20 ns typical (10 to 90%)

Pulse Delay

Typically <50 ns

RF Level Accuracy

RF mode = ‘auto’, as standard ±0.2 dB

The above specification is met for all power levels above 100 MHz. The

following restrictions apply below 100 MHz.

≤

0 dBm, for frequencies <10 MHz

≤

+10 dBm, for frequencies <100 MHz, but

≥

10 MHz

AM Depth and Distortion

AM depth and distortion specification is degraded for operation above

0 dBm at carrier frequencies <100 MHz

Video Breakthrough

RF Mode

Power <±50 mV for RF levels >+10 dBm

<±25 mV for RF levels in the range -10 dBm to +10 dBm

<±10 mV for RF levels ≤-10 dBm

Noise <±50 mV for RF levels >+4 dBm

<±25 mV for RF levels in the range -16 dBm to +4 dBm

<±10 mV for RF levels ≤-16 dBm

ACP <±50 mV for RF levels >-6 dBm

<±25 mV for RF levels in the range -26 dBm to -6 dBm

<±10 mV for RF levels ≤-26 dBm

Modulation Source

PULSE IN BNC (female) connector rear panel

Input Impedance

Ω

Input Level

TTL level (HCT)

Control Voltage

A HCT logic 0 (0 V to 0.8 V) turns the carrier OFF

A HCT logic 1 (2 V to 5 V) turns the carrier ON

Max. Safe Input Level

±10 V

NNNN-VVLLAATTIILLEE MMEEMMRRYY SSTTRREESS

Full instrument configurations can be saved to 100 memory stores

(0 - 99)

FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYY SSTTAANNDDAARRDD

10 MHz OCXO fitted as standard

Ageing Rate

<±0.8 x 10-7 per year after 30 days continuous use

Temperature Coefficient

<±5 x 10-8 over the temperature range 0°C to 50°C

Output Frequency

Within 2 x 10-7 of final frequency after 10 minutes from connecting

supply power and switching on at a temperature of 20°C

Standby power is provided while the instrument is off but connected to

the supply.

Output of 2 V pk-pk from 50

Ω

is provided on a rear panel BNC con-

nector.

EEXXTTEERRNNAALL SSTTAANNDDAARRDD IINNPPUUTT

1 MHz or 10 MHz at a level of 300 mV RMS to 1.8 V RMS into

1 k

Ω

on the rear panel BNC connector

RREEAARR PPAANNEELL UUTTPPUUTTSS ((PPTTIINN 000077))

With this option fitted RF output, EXT I/EXT AM input and EXT Q/EXT FM

input connectors are transferred to the rear panel. When Option 009

is fitted only RF output connector is transfered to the rear panel. The

standard signal generator specification remains unaltered.

GGEENNEERRAALL

WARRANTY

2 years with options for 3, 4 and 5 years

CALIBRATION INTERVAL

Recommended at 2 years

REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACES

RS-232

All functions except the supply switch are remotely programmable.

Can be used for upgrading the firmware without removal of the instru-

ment covers.

GPIB

All signal generator parameters except the supply switch are remotely

programmable.

The GPIB is designed in accordance with the IEEE 488.2.

Interface Functions

SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2

SETTLING TIME

After receipt of the GPIB interface deliminator (terminator)

Frequency

Typically <4 ms

RF Level

In CW operation or with constant envelope modulation applied, the RF

Level is typically set to within 0.1 dB of the specified value in <5 ms.

With non-constant envelope modulation applied, the RF Level is typi-

cally set to within 0.1 dB in <10 ms. Electronic attenuator, Option

003 is assumed in both cases.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Height Width Depth

Overall 107 mm 468 mm (19") 520 mm

Rackmount * 89 mm 425 mm 520 mm

* Occupies 2U of rack height excluding removable feet bottom feet and front han-

dles

Weight

10.5 kg

RATED RANGE OF USE

MIL-T-28800E Class 5

Temperature

0 to 50°C

Humidity

45%, 0°C to 50°C

95%, 30°C to 40°C

Altitude

700 mbars (3050 m, 10,000 feet)

CONDITIONS OF STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

MIL-T-28800E Class 5

Temperature -40°C to +71°C

Altitude 570 mbar (4570 m, 15,000 feet)

POWER REQUIREMENTS

AC Supply

100 - 240 V ~ (Limit 90 - 264 V)

50 - 60 Hz ~ (Limit 45 -66 Hz)

185 VA Max

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Conforms to EC directives 89/336/EEC and standard IEC/EN 61326-

1:1997;RF emission class B, immunity table 1 and performance crite-

rion B

SAFETY

Conforms with the requirements of EEC Council Directive 73/23/EEC

(as amended) and the product safety standard IEC / EN61010-1 :

2001 + C1 : 2002 + C2 : 2003 for class 1 portable equipment, for

use in a Pollution Degree 2 environment. The instrument is designed

to be operated from an Installation Category 2 supply.

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