SCAT_4380_PD_NRL_Verified_20AUG13R1.pdf

20 August 2013 Coordinated NRL/NAVSEA TMDE Program

NAVSEA PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

SYNTHESIZED SWEEP GENERATOR 10 MHz TO 40 GHz

SCAT 4380

Solicitation No: N00104-13-R-DD41

1.0 GENERAL This procurement requires a synthesized microwave sweeper/signal generator capable of generating signals over the frequency range of 10 MHz to 40 GHz with analog sweep capabilities as well as internal and external modulation capabilities.

2.0 CLASSIFICATION The equipment shall meet the Class 3 requirements of MIL-PRF-28800 for

Shipboard applications, with the following modifications and exceptions:

a. The warm-up time is extended to one hour.

b. High output option as described in section 3.2 shall be provided

3.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS The equipment shall be capable of generating signals within the parameters and accuracies specified herein.

3.1 Frequency Characteristics (CW Mode)

3.1.1 Range: At least 10 MHz to 40 GHz

3.1.2 Display/Resolution: At least 1 Hz {F ≤ 20 GHz}

At least 2 Hz {F > 20 GHz}

3.1.3 Accuracy: Equal to accuracy of reference standard (CW mode)

3.1.4 Stability (Equal to or better than limits specified below)

3.1.4.1 Internal: Less than 1pp 10!/hr at 25°C ± 5°C after one-hour warm-up

3.1.4.2 External: 10 MHz input; stability equal to external standard frequency stability

3.1.4.3 Temperature: Less than ±2 parts in 10! change over 0 to 50°C temperature range

3.1.5 Residual Modulation (CW mode in 50 Hz to 15 kHz detection BW)

3.1.5.1 FM: Less than 500 Hz rms

3.1.5.2 AM: Less than 1.0% pk

3.1.6 Spectral Purity {F = carrier frequency}

3.1.6.1 Harmonic/Sub-harmonic < -30 dBc F ≤ 2 GHz

< -50 dBc 2 GHz < F ≤ 20 GHz < -40 dBc F > 20 GHz

3.1.6.2 Non-harmonic/Spurious (≥ 10 kHz from carrier): < -40 dBc F ≤ 2 GHz

< -55 dBc 2 GHz < F ≤ 20 GHz < -45 dBc F > 20 GHz

3.1.6.3 Phase Noise: < -100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset from carrier F ≤ 20 GHz < -90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset from carrier F > 20 GHz

3.1.7 Analog Sweep (∆F = peak sweep offset about CF)

3.1.7.1 Sweep Width: 1 MHz to full band

3.1.7.1.1 Resolution: < 0.1% (< .2% F > 20 GHz) of sweep width

3.1.7.2 Functions: Start/Stop, CW, CF-∆F, Marker

3.1.7.3 Trigger: Internal (automatic), External, Single, and Manual

3.1.7.4 Frequency Markers: At least 5; both amplitude and frequency

3.1.7.5 Sweep Time: Adjustable from at least 30 msec to 99 sec

3.1.7.6 Sweep Output: Sawtooth output proportional to sweep width

3.2 Output Characteristics

3.2.1 RF Output: Leveled output shall be available at:

0.01 GHz to 18 GHz: ≤ -105 dBm to ≥ + 10 dBm

> 18 GHz: ≤ -105 dBm to ≥ +3 dBm

3.2.2 Accuracy: ±M dB for output levels from ≥ +10 dBm to -90 dBm; additional 0.2dB/10 dB step for levels below -90 dBm where M = 1.5 {F ≤ 20 GHz}; M = 2 {F > 20 GHz}

3.2.3 Display/Resolution: Digital display / minimum resolution of 0.1 dB

3.2.4 Flatness: ± 1.5 dB measured at an output level of +0 dB

3.2.5 Impedance/Connector: 50 ohms; K female

3.2.5.1 VSWR: ≤ 2:1

3.2.5.2 Adapter: Ruggedized –K male to N female, or 2.4 mm (male) to 2.92 mm (female)

3.2.6 Power Sweep

3.2.6.1 Range: ≥ 20 dB variation; offset set by step attenuator

3.2.6.2 Accuracy: Same as output accuracy

3.2.6.3 Minimum step size: 0.1 dB or less

3.2.6.4 Sweep time: Variable to 99 sec

3.2.7 External Leveling

3.2.7.1 External crystal detector mode

3.2.7.2 External power meter mode

3.2.7.3 External leveling input signal range: at least 200 microvolts to .5V

3.3 Modulation Characteristics

3.3.1 Pulse Modulation

3.3.1.1 Internal

3.3.1.1.1 Rate (PRF): At least 10 Hz to 1 MHz

3.3.1.1.2 Width (PW): 500 nsec to 100 msec [F ≤ 4 GHz]

25 nsec to 100 msec [F > 4 GHz]

3.3.1.1.3 Rise/Fall times: less than 20 nanoseconds

3.3.1.1.4 ON/OFF Ratio: Greater than 80 dB

3.3.1.1.5 Delay: At least 250 nanoseconds to 100 milliseconds

3.3.1.1.5.1 Accuracy: 10 nsec or 10% of setting

3.3.1.1.5.2 Sync Pulse Output TTL compatible; rise time less than 50 nanoseconds

3.3.1.1.5.3 Video Pulse Output: TTL compatible; width corresponds to PW control setting

3.3.1.1.6 External Trigger Input: TTL compatible; at least 10 Hz to 1 MHz, provides sync rate for pulse modulation

3.3.1.1.7 Display/Resolution: Digital display PW, PRF, and Delay / 3 digit min (floating point)

3.3.1.2 External

3.3.1.2.1 Rate (PRF): At least 10 Hz to 1 MHz

3.3.1.2.2 Width (PW): Greater than 100 nsec

3.3.1.2.3 Video Output: TTL compatible pulse; same PW and PRF as external input pulse

3.3.1.2.4 Pulse Input: TTL compatible

3.3.1.3 Triggering: Rising or falling edge

3.3.1.4 Sync Output: Modulation waveform, TTL compatible

3.3.2 Amplitude Modulation (AM) [RF Level ≤ 0 dBm]

3.3.2.1 Internal AM

3.3.2.1.1 Rate: At least 10 Hz to 50 kHz (AM rate, a precise integer, must be synthesized from the reference with the same stability and accuracy)

3.3.2.1.2 Depth: 0 to 90% minimum

3.3.2.1.2.1 Accuracy: ±5% [50% depth @ 1 kHz]

3.3.2.1.3 Distortion: ≤ 5% [50% depth @ 1 kHz]

3.3.2.1.4 Display/Resolution: digital display AM Depth and Rate

3.3.2.2 External AM

3.3.2.2.1 Rates: At least 10 Hz to 100 kHz (3 dB bandwidth)

3.3.2.2.2 Depth: 0 to 90% minimum

3.3.2.2.3 Distortion: ≤ 5% [50% depth @ 1 kHz]

3.3.2.2.4 Sensitivity: 1 Vpk for at least 90% depth

3.3.3 Frequency Modulation (FM) {F = carrier freq/∆F = peak freq deviation}

3.3.3.1 Internal FM

3.3.3.1.1 Rate: At least 10 Hz to 100 kHz (FM rate, must be synthesized from the reference with the same stability and accuracy)

3.3.3.1.2 FM Deviation:

10 kHz to 39.1 kHz peak for RF [10 MHz – 15.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 78.1 kHz peak for RF [16 MHz – 30.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 156.3 kHz peak for RF [31 MHz – 62.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 312.5 kHz peak for RF [63 MHz – 124.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 625 kHz peak for RF [125 MHz – 249.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 1.0 MHz peak for RF [250 MHz – 750 MHz] 10 kHz to 2.0 MHz peak for RF [750 MHz – 1.5 GHz] 10 kHz to at least 4 MHz peak for RF [1.5 GHz – 2.0 GHz] 10 kHz to at least 5 MHz peak for RF >2.0 GHz

3.3.3.1.2.1 FM Accuracy: ±10% [∆F ≥ 50 kHz]

3.3.3.1.3 Incidental AM: ≤ 0.3% (50 Hz – 15 kHz BW) [∆F = 50 kHz @ 1 kHz]

3.3.3.1.4 Residual FM (FM mode): ≤ 3000 Hz rms (0.05 – 15 kHz BW) [∆F = 50 kHz @ 1 kHz]

3.3.3.1.5 Display/Resolution: Digital display FM Deviation and Rate / 3 digit min (floating point)

3.3.3.2 External FM

3.3.3.2.1 Rates: At least DC to 5 MHz [3 dB BW]

3.3.3.2.2 FM Deviation:

10 kHz to 39.1 kHz peak for RF [10 MHz – 15.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 78.1 kHz peak for RF [16 MHz – 30.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 156.3 kHz peak for RF [31 MHz – 62.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 312.5 kHz peak for RF [63 MHz – 124.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 625 kHz peak for RF [125 MHz – 249.99 MHz] 10 kHz to 1.0 MHz peak for RF [250 MHz – 750 MHz] 10 kHz to 2.0 MHz peak for RF [750 MHz – 1.5 GHz] 10 kHz to at least 4 MHz peak for RF [1.5 GHz – 2.0 GHz] 10 kHz to at least 8 MHz peak for RF >2.0 GHz

3.3.3.2.3 FM Accuracy: ±10% [∆F ≥ 50 kHz]

3.3.3.2.4 Distortion: ≤ 5% [300 kHz deviation at 50 kHz]

3.3.3.2.5 Sensitivity: At least 1 MHz/volt

3.3.4 Phase Modulation (ØM) {F = carrier freq./∆Ø = peak phase deviation in radians}

3.3.4.1 Internal ØM

3.3.4.1.1 Rate: at least 100 Hz to 100 kHz (FM rate synthesized from the reference with the same stability and accuracy)

3.3.4.1.2 ØM Deviation:

1 mrad to 0.39 rad peak for RF [10 MHz – 15.99 MHz] 1 mrad to 0.78 rad peak for RF [16 MHz – 30.99 MHz]

1 mrad to 1 rad peak for RF [31 MHz – 500 MHz] 1 mrad to 2 rad peak for RF [500 MHz – 1.0 GHz] 1 mrad to 4 rad peak for RF [1 GHz – 2.0 GHz] 1 mrad to 5 rad peak for RF > 2.0 GHz

3.3.4.1.2.1 Accuracy: ±10% [∆Ø ≥ 1 rad]

3.3.4.1.3 Display/Resolution: Digital display ØM Deviation and Rate / 3 digit min (floating point)

3.3.4.2 External ØM

3.3.4.2.1 Rates: At least 100 Hz to 1 MHz [3 dB BW]

3.3.4.2.2 ØM Deviation:

1 mrad to 0.39 rad peak for RF [10 MHz – 15.99 MHz] 1 mrad to 0.78 rad peak for RF [16 MHz – 30.99 MHz] 1 mrad to 1 rad peak for RF [31 MHz – 500 MHz] 1 mrad to 2 rad peak for RF [500 MHz – 1.0 GHz] 1 mrad to 4 rad peak for RF [1 GHz – 2.0 GHz] 1 mrad to 5 rad peak for RF > 2.0 GHz

3.3.4.2.2.1 Accuracy: ±10% [∆Ø ≥ 1 rad at 10 kHz]

3.3.4.2.3 Sensitivity: At least 1 rad/volt

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Power source MIL-PRF-28800F normal power source requirements are invoked. Maximum power consumed is 400 watts.

4.2 Weight The overall weight of the unit shall not exceed 30 kg.

4.3 Dimensions The total volume shall not exceed 48000 cm3.

4.4 Battery Restrictions Per MIL-PRF-28800F, Lithium and Mercury batteries are prohibited without prior authorization. A request for approval for the use of Lithium and Mercury batteries shall be submitted to the procuring activity at the time of submission of proposals. Approval shall apply only to the specific model proposed.

Exceptions: Per Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA), the use of Lithium primary (non-rechargeable) coin cell batteries meeting the following criteria is authorized for naval personnel and on naval activities, surface ships, submarines, and aircrafts:

- Commercially available coin cell batteries, unmodified, and used in the device recommended by the application manufacturer.

- Coin cell batteries shall only be used in single cell configurations.

- Coin cell batteries shall not be rated for more than 3 volts (maximum nominal output voltage).

- Coin cell batteries shall not be rated for more than 1 Ampere-Hour nameplate capacity.

The coin cell manufacturer and model identification/part number shall be provided at the time of submission of proposals.

4.5 Calibration Interval The calibration interval shall be 12 months. At the end of this interval, a minimum of 85% of the equipment shall remain in tolerance.

4.6 Calibration Procedure The procedure, software, and special interfaces/adapters that are needed for the equipment calibration shall be provided. Special or unique standards required to calibrate the equipment shall be identified in the maintenance manual.

The procedures should provide: A minimum Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR) of 4:1, or a Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) equal to or greater than 4:1, or a Probability of False Accept (PFA) not to exceed 2%.

Any electronic or software codes necessary to communicate with, modify internal operating parameters, or impose calibration correction factors on any proposed instrument model shall be provided to the Government at no additional cost.

4.7 Technical Manual The maintenance philosophy for this unit shall be level 2 (per MIL-PRF-

28800F) and require maintenance to the module level of the unit. The technical manual shall conform to the level 2 maintenance philosophy. This level would be used for most equipment where maintenance and repair is an expected phase of equipment lifecycle. Board level maintenance and troubleshooting information is required. A Use and Installation manual (Operator's Manual) shall be provided separately. Maintenance and Servicing manual shall be provided to two levels of maintenance, unit operational verification level and the module level

Information required for performance verification shall include:

• Instructions to verify equipment performance,

• List the equipment required for verification tests,

• Step-by-step instructions for test connections,

• Acceptable result criteria,

• Calibration information,

• Self-test routines.

Maintenance information shall include:

• Parts lists to the component level,

• Schematics and component layout drawings,

• Block and schematic diagrams.

• List of required test equipment and connection diagrams, and

• Sequential instructions for disassembly, repair, replacement, and reassembly shall be provided.

• Board level maintenance and troubleshooting information,

• Step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting and fault isolation,

• Expected signal levels,

• Test data sheets will be included, and as required,

• The instructions will define localizing a defective circuit card.

Parts lists shall include:

• Parts lists shall be shown on illustrations or a separate listing that includes an index or reference to other illustrations.

• Part number, cage code, and generic description.

The technical manual shall be provided in both printed and electronic formats. The printed format shall be otherwise normally provided. The electronic format shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF) - ISO 32000-1:2008. Two separate CD/DVDs are required, one shall contain the Use and Installation manual and one shall contain the Maintenance and Service manual. Individual file size may not exceed 5 MB. It is permissible to divide manuals into multiple files of less than 5 MB to meet this requirement.

The statement of copyright release:

"REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS AUTHORIZED FOR

U. S. GOVERNMENT PURPOSES."

shall be printed in the first two pages of each technical manual and on the surface of the CD/DVD supplied.

4.8 Remote Control The equipment shall be provided with a digital interface in accordance with MIL-

PRF-28800F. The digital interface shall conform to ANSI/IEEE-STD-488. A second digital interface that provides a serial data connection shall be provided to allow control over extended distances.

4.9 Optional Transit Case The signal generator shall be supplied with a hard transit case as a line item option. The hard transit case shall comply with the specification in the MIL-PRF-28800F standard.

4.10 Optional Rack Mount The signal generator shall be supplied with rack mounting hardware as a line item option.

4.11 Additional Requirements Identification plates, package labeling and other additional requirements are specified in the CDRL of the solicitation.

SCAT 4380

SIGNATURE PAGE

Engineering Agent Approval:

TMDE Engineering Agent Date

Final Approval Authority:

TMDE Program Manager Date