High-Frequency Dual-Channel Signal Synthesizer

Requirements / Specification Document TITLE: High-Frequency Dual-Channel Signal Synthesizer Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group: Communications Technology Laboratory Spectrum Technology and Research Division Shared Spectrum Metrology Group (675.03) General Statement of Need: Accurate noise characterization is critical for amplifiers and transistors. A new wide band millimeter wave (mmWave) digital correlator measuring noise parameters based on a wave model was recently developed that covers 4 GHz segment of the Ka band. Ka band has been primarily used for high-capacity satellite communications, 5G/6G networks, and radar applications. It provides wide bandwidth supporting high-speed data transfer and allowing compact receivers. To down convert the mmWave signal, the key item is a stand-alone, high-performance and stable radio-frequency dual-channel (or multi-channel) signal synthesizer providing both precision magnitude and coherent phase as the local oscillators. Item Specifications and Quantities: Item 1: Stable and Phase Coherent Two-channel RF Synthesizer Quantity: 1 EACH Specifications: 1.1 Phase coherency between channels Item 2: Synthesizer Enhancement Options Packet Quantity: 1 EACH Specifications: High-Frequency and High-Power 2.1.1 Minimum operating frequency 50 MHz or lower and maximum operating frequency 40 GHz or higher 2.1.2 Max output power >=13 dBm from 50 MHz to 40 GHz Low SSB phase Noise (10 dBm output power, offset by 1MHz) 2.2.1 fc = 50 MHz, <= -154dBc/Hz 2.2.2 fc = 1 GHz, <= -131 dBc/Hz 2.2.3 fc = 6 GHz, <= -119 dBc/Hz 2.2.4 fc =12 GHz, <=-115 dBc/Hz 2.2.5 fc =24 GHz, <=-106 dBc/Hz 2.2.6 fc =40 GHz, <=-100 dBc/Hz Low Harmonics (2nd and 3rd harmonics when output power set to 10 dBm) 2.3.1 50 MHz < f ≤ 25.0 GHz, <-30 dB Non-Harmonics Spurs (Output power set to 10 dBm) 2.4.1 <=-50 dBc in the full frequency range Communication Interface 2.5.1 USB and GPIB connector ports Item 3: Instrumentation Rack Mount Quantity: 1 EACH Specifications: 2.1 Compatible with standard scientific rack Vendor Requirements 1. 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[Explain Requirements.] ☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require pre- registration 30 days prior to visit.) ☐ Vendor Representative On-Site more than three (3) days. ☐ Other Considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote.] Shipping & Delivery ☐ N/A Shipping Address: ☒ NIST-Boulder Mail Stop: 675.03 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305 ☐ ☐ [Alternate Shipping Address] Shipping Criteria: ☐ Partial Delivery Acceptable ☐ [Enter Shipping and Delivery information by item.] -- 1 of 4 -- Requirements / Specification Document ☐ Direct Delivery to OU Building Required [Explain Need for Requirement] Building /Room Number: [Enter Building/Room Number] ☐ Building has Loading Dock Containerization Preference: [Enter Container Type] Other Requirements: [List Any Other Requirement] Delivery Date Criteria: ☒ Delivery Shall Be Competed No Later Than: 15 Weeks After Release of Order ☐ Delivery Shall Be Made No Earlier Than: Click or tap to enter a date. ☐ Scheduled Deliveries: Item Number Due Date ☐ Other: [List Other Shipping, Delivery or Special Requirements.] Electronic Media ☐ N/A [Enter Electronic Media Requirements by Item.] ☒ Software ☒ Electronic Manuals ☐ License Key ☐ Other: [List Any Other Electronic Media Requirements] ☐ US Government Email Address for Software Delivery: [Enter Address] Installation ☒ N/A [Enter Installation Requirements by Item] ☐ Vendor Technician on Site ☐ Rigging ☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging ☐ Removal of Packaging Material ☐ Equipment Set Up ☐ Start-Up Services ☐ Turnkey Installation ☐ Other: [Enter Details] NOTE: TPOC shall be the coordination POC. 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Warranty ☐ N/A Extended Warranty Required Warranty Length: 1 to 3 years What is included? ☒ Labor ☒ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Returns ☒ Other 1-Year Stable and Phase Coherent Two-channel RF Synthesizer 3-Years Synthesizer Enhancem…