Low Noise Microwave Synthesizers – Request for Quote
To provide an interrogation microwave signal for a caesium fountain atomic clock.
Request for Quote for Low Noise Microwave Synthesizers
National Physical Laboratory
Contract summary
Industry
- Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – 38000000
Location of contract
TW11 0LW
Value of contract
£105k
Published date
27 May 2020
Closing date
18 June 2020
Contract start date
23 July 2020
Contract end date
31 December 2020
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Purpose and Scope of this RFQ
The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] The National Physical Laboratory requires a low noise microwave frequency synthesizer to provide an interrogation microwave signal for a caesium fountain atomic clock.
The synthesizer should phase lock to external reference source in RF range.
Requirement is for 2 units.
Other information
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