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MG3700A Vector Signal Generator MX370x series software MX3700xxA Waveform pattern MX3701xxA IQproducer Superior Expandability Supporting A Wide Variety Of Communication Systems...
MX370x series software The MG3700A Vector Signal Generator (hereafter referred to as “MG3700A”) is a signal generator that integrates a 160-MHz high-speed ARB baseband generator. With features that include a broadband vector modulation bandwidth and large-capacity ARB memory, it supports digital modulation signals for a variety of communication systems.
The standard waveform Waveform patterns are transferred from patterns are saved on the the HDD to ARB memory. MG3700A hard disk. HDD 40GB W-CDMA GSM/EDGE CDMA2000 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO WLAN AWGN TD-SCDMA Public radio system From IQproducer From IQproducer Download MX370001A TD-SCDMA MX370002A Public radio system Optional waveform patterns are saved in the MG3700A once...
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W-CDMA waveform pattern Standard W-CDMA waveform pattern: The W-CDMA waveform patterns listed below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk as standard (see the next page for details): • For evaluating transmitter device of BS (TS 25.141 Test Model 1 to 4) TestModel_1_16DPCH TestModel_1_32DPCH TestModel_1_64DPCH...
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W-CDMA waveform pattern Standard ACPR: The adjacent channel leakage power ratio of a Vector Signal Generator is an important factor in device distortion testing and receiver interference testing. W-CDMA ACPR (Test Model 1, 64 DPCH, 1carrier) Waveform pattern [Test_Model_1_64DPCH] CCDF: CCDF (Test Model 1, 64 DPCH, 1carrier) Waveform pattern [Test_Model_1_64DPCH] W-CDMA ACPR (Test Model 1, 64 DPCH, 4carrier)
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W-CDMA waveform pattern Standard AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) Supports Dynamic Range Test When performing the receiver dynamic range test specified by 3GPP, AWGN with a W-CDMA modulation signal is required. Either of the AWGN waveform patterns AWGN_3_84MHz_x2 or AWGN_3_84MHz_x1_5, which are stored on the MG3700A internal hard disk, can be used for an AWGN signal.
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CDMA2000 1xEV-DO waveform pattern Standard CDMA2000 1xEV-DO waveform pattern: The CDMA2000 1xEV-DO waveform patterns listed on the right are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. The signals for testing the receiver and transmitter of the CDMA2000 1xEV-DO access network (base station) and access terminal (mobile station), which are specified in 3GPP2, can be output by selecting one of these CDMA2000 1xEV-DO waveform patterns.
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• Access network (AN) receiver test GPP2 C.S0032 standard receiver tests (PER: Packet Error Rate) can be performed by selecting a reverse signal pattern required for testing the AN. Since access terminal simulator protocols are not supported, an external controller must be used to control the AN and calculate PER.
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CDMA2000 waveform pattern Standard CDMA2000 waveform pattern: The CDMA2000 waveform patterns listed in the table below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. CDMA2000 modulation signals specified in 3GPP2 C.S0002-0-2 can be output by selecting one of these CDMA2000 waveform patterns.
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GSM/EDGE waveform pattern Standard GSM/EDGE waveform pattern: The GSM/EDGE waveform patterns listed in the table below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. The signals suitable for testing receivers and for managing device evaluation in a GSM/EDGE system can be output by selecting one of these GSM/EDGE waveform patterns.
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PHS waveform pattern Standard PHS waveform pattern: The PHS waveform patterns listed in the table below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. The signals for testing CS (base station) and PS (mobile station) receivers, which are specified in RCR STD-28, can be output by selecting one of these PHS waveform patterns, without setting any complex RCR STD-28 parameters.
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PDC waveform pattern Standard PDC waveform pattern: The waveform patterns for the wanted signals/interfering signals required to execute transmission/reception tests as specified in ARIB STD-27 are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. Modulation signals conforming to the standard can be output without any options (Note: Check the parameters listed on the next page in advance).
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PDC Packet waveform pattern Standard PDC Packet waveform pattern: The four types of waveform patterns listed in the table below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. The signals for testing base station and mobile station receivers for UPCH communications, which are specified in RCR STD-27, can be output by selecting one of these waveform patterns, without setting any complex RCR STD-27 parameters.
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WLAN waveform pattern Standard WLAN waveform pattern: The WLAN (IEEE802.11a/b/g) waveform patterns listed in the table below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. The signals for testing the receiver/transmitter of a terminal or module can be output by selecting one of these WLAN waveform patterns.
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AWGN waveform pattern Standard AWGN waveform pattern: The Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) waveform pat- terns listed in the table below are provided on the MG3700A internal hard disk. The signals for testing the receiver/transmitter of a terminal or module can be output by selecting one of these AWGN waveform patterns.
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With the waveform combine function, a single MG3700A outputs a signal that is the addition (such as modulation signal + AWGN) of the wanted signal and interfering signal: The MG3700A has ARB memory that consists of two memory areas, each allowing one waveform pattern to be set. The addition of the signals from the two memories, as well as the signal for either one, can be output.
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MX370001A TD-SCDMA waveform pattern Optional TD-SCDMA waveform pattern: The signals corresponding to the 3GPP 1.28Mcps TDD options can be output by installing the MX370001A TD-SCDMA waveform pattern on the MG3700A. • • For evaluating transmitter of BS For evaluating receiver of UE (TS 25.141 Test Model 1 to 4) UE_DL RMC 12.2k BS_DL RMC 1Code...
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Waveform patterns for evaluating BS receivers • Target of test Test signal Waveform patterns rmc12_2k_bs_ul RS / Min. Input Lev./ Test Dynamic range /ACS / Performance Req. Blocking / Rx IM Standard DwPTS/UpPTS/SYNC_DL/UL NUMBER (quadruples) P-CCPCH Scrambling Code midamble ID Maximum User (user number) 2 (1) Spread Factor...
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MX370001A TD-SCDMA waveform pattern Optional Frame configuration • UL-RMC12.2 kbps: For BS receiver test (Uplink): TS-25.142: BS UL reference measurement channel p132, A2.1.2, 1.28 MCps, SF = 8 Test items: 7.2 Reference sensitivity level / 7.3 Dynamic range / 7.4 Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) / 7.5 Blocking characteristics / 7.6 Inter modulation characteristics Time slot Time slot...
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MX370002A Public radio system waveform pattern Optional Public radio system waveform pattern: The downlink/uplink modulation signals of the following ARIB standards can be output by installing the MX370002A Public radio system waveform pattern on the MG3700A: • RCR STD-39 Waveform pattern Uplink / Downlink UpLink Uplink...
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MX370002A Public radio system waveform pattern Optional • ARIB STD-T79 Waveform pattern Uplink / Downlink UpLink Uplink / Downlink DownLink 1 Uplink / Downlink DownLink 4 Uplink / Downlink Direct Uplink / Downlink — PN15 — Sampling Rate 128 kHz Symbol Rate 16 kHz •...
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Signal formats in each system • RCR STD-39, slot format The signal formats in uplink/downlink are as follows. • Uplink SACCH R: Guard time for burst transient response P: Preamble TCH: Traffic channel SW: Sync word I: Idle bit (all “0”) CC: Color code (Counterinterference code) 00H (6 bit) SACCH: Slow ACCH G: Guard time...
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MX370101A HSDPA IQproducer Optional HSDPA IQproducer: The MX370101A HSDPA IQproducer is GUI-driven PC applica- tion software used to set up the parameters and generate waveform patterns according to the 3GPP HSDPA (Uplink/Downlink) system. The generated waveform patterns are downloaded to the MG3700A, and used to output HSDPA Modulation baseband signals and RF signals with the ARB generation function of the MG3700A.
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• Downlink Main screen: • link Main screen: MX370101A HSDPA IQproducer Optional...
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MX370101A HSDPA IQproducer Optional • Downlink parameter setting range: Display Scrambling Code ON/OFF CPICH Power ON/OFF P-CCPCH Power ON/OFF PICH Power Channelization Code ON/OFF Power DPCH Channelization Code Data ON/OFF OCNS Type ON/OFF Power HS-SCCH1/2/3/4 Channelization Code Data ON/OFF Power HS-PDSCH1/2/3/4 Channelization Code Data...
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• Uplink parameter setting range: Display Scrambling Code Channel ON/OFF Power UL-DPCCH, UL-DPDCH Data ON/OFF Timing Offset ACK Power NACK Power HS-DPCCH CQI Power ACK Pattern CQI value Pattern Setting File DTCH Information Data DPCH Edit TFCI • Parameter save/recall: The numeric values and settings for each item can be saved in a parameter file.
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MX370102A TDMA IQproducer Optional TDMA IQproducer: The MX370102A TDMA IQproducer“ is GUI-driven PC application software used to set up the parameters and generate waveform patterns according to the TDMA system. The generated waveform patterns are downloaded to the MG3700A, and used to output TDMA Modulation baseband sig- nals and RF signals with the ARB generation function of the MG3700A.
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• • Parameter setting items list: Parameter setting items list: Parameter setting sheet Setting items Burst Continuous Modulation Frame — Slot Field Data — Filter Pattern Name • Parameter setting items list: Items Display Modulation Type Modulation Symbol Rate The Number of Frames Frame The Number of Slots per Frame...
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MX370102A TDMA IQproducer Optional • Ramp field Setting range: Modulation Type Pi/4DQPSK, QPSK Multiple of 2 from 2 to 32 BPSK Integer from 1 to 32 8PSK Multiple of 3 from 3 to 30 16QAM, 16QAM (ARIB_STD_T86) Multiple of 4 from 4 to 32 64QAM Multiple of 6 from 6 to 30 256QAM...
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MX370103A CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer Optional CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer: The MX370103A CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer is GUI-driven PC application software used to set up the parameters and generate waveform patterns according to the CDMA2000 1xEV-DO system (1xEV-DO forward and 1xEV-DO Reverse). The generated waveform patterns are downloaded to the MG3700A, and used to output CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Modulation baseband signals and RF signals with the ARB generation function of the MG3700A.
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MX370103A CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer Optional • 1xEV-DO forward setting range [Carrier Edit sheet] On the Carrier Edit sheet, set up the Modulation parameters for the single carriers (associated with carrier numbers 1 to 9) that consti- tute the multi-carrier. Display Number of frames of the waveform pattern to be generated.
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• 1xEV-DO Reverse Setting range: Display Over Sampling Ratio of the waveform pattern sampling rate and the chip rate Carrier On/Off Set the carrier On/Off. It is “On” when checked. Long Code Mask Set the I and Q long code masks. MQ is set automatically when MI is set by a user. Power Set the power of carrier.
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MX370103A CDMA2000 1xEV-DO IQproducer Optional Parameter save/recall: The numeric values and settings for each item can be saved in a parameter file. Type the desired name in the [file name] text box and then click the [Save] button to save the parameter file. A parameter file can be recalled.
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Ordering information Please specify model/order number, name, and quantity when ordering. Model/Order No. — Mainframe — MG3700A Vector Signal Generator — Standard accessories — J0017F Power cord, 2.6 m J1276 LAN Straight cable P0020 Compact Flash 64 MB J1254 Compact Flash Adapter Z0742 MG3700A CD-ROM —...
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