Attachment 2 - Specifications (1).pdf

This is a NIST Requirements/Specification Document for the procurement of a QNet Qubit Controller. The requesting entity is the Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division, Highspeed Waveform Metrology Group (672.03) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

The procurement requires one QNet Qubit Controller unit designed as a low-noise, programmable RF and microwave pulse generator capable of generating and synchronizing multiple tones between DC and nominally 16 GHz. The device will support microwave-optical transducer devices under development at NIST and collaborating institutions (University of Colorado and Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics) as part of the quantum networking project within the Communications Technology Laboratory. Key technical specifications include: output frequency tuning range of DC-16 GHz (1.1); multiple input/output channels with synchronized oscillators (1.2); output power greater than +45 dBm across the range (1.3); phase noise less than -145 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset from each oscillator (1.4); rack mount or bench top configuration (1.5); manual and programmable control interface (1.6); and N-Type or 2.92 mm coaxial output connector (1.7). The equipment will be delivered to NIST-Boulder at Mail Stop 672.03, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Delivery shall be completed no later than a specified date, with acceptance expected to exceed seven business days, allowing 15 business days for performance tests. The base manufacturer's warranty is acceptable. No installation, training, calibration, or maintenance services are required. Travel requirements should be included in contingent service estimates where applicable.