Micronetics' Carrier to Noise Generators are available from 9 KHz to 2.5 GHz, as well as custom products for microwave applications.
HP3708A vs CNG-70/140 Comparison
Micronetics offers a functional replacement for the obsolete HP 3708A Noise and Interference Test Set. Micronetics' CNG 70/140, features, better EbNo accuracy, more functionality and an intuitive graphical user interface. It also features built-in math functions, eliminating the need to perform external calculations.

A side-by-side comparison of some of the specifications and functions are outlined below.

Specs
 HP 3708A
 CNG 70/140
Functions C/N, No, EbNo C/N, C/I, C/No, Eb/No, No
Frequency 10 - 200 MHz 50 - 180 MHz
Input Range -40 to +20 dBm -40 to +20 dBm
Carrier Path Loss 0 dB -7 dB (no amp in carrier path)
0 dB (stnd. option)
C/N Accuracy
 0.5 to 0.3 dB
dependent on C/N level		 0.15 dB RSS
Carrier Attenuator n/a 0 - 60 dB in 0.1 dB steps (stnd. option)
Constant Noise Mode EbNo vs BER n/a With Make before Break (stnd. option)
Injector Port Yes Yes (stnd option)
External Filter Capability Yes Optional
Display Alpha Numeric Color LCD
Bus Control HP-IB
 GP-IB or RS232
Bandwidth Entry n/a Yes
Annual Calibration Manual Built-in Software
Total Noise Power Status n/a On Front Panel and via GPIB

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Information found within this document is subject to change without notification. HP 3708A Noise and Interference Test Set and other product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 9/01/01
 

 
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