REL #35 Anritsu MG3700A Vector Signal Generator — Pt. 2 PC-based use with IQproducer
In this episode, I continue my testing of the Anritsu MG3700A, an ARB-based Vector Signal Generator unit, and focus on using it together with computer software.
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Revisiting the basics: architecture
02:55 Sample depth (and bits used for other functions)
04:38 Data structure
06:48 First hands-on testing: create a file on the PC and transfer it to the instrument
12:57 Device access with any FTP client
14:18 Deeper into the 3 usage modes
15:36 1st usage mode: pre-installed waveforms
18:07 2nd usage mode: creating own waveforms on the PC
21:26 Licenses (see also at 19:00)
25:06 Hands-on experiment with QAM waveform and showing IQ constellation on an oscilloscope
33:03 The lack of clock output (and a solution)
36:07 Multitone generation
38:11 3td usage mode: uploading own files
41:41 Closing and discussing advantages & disadvantages