SIGGEN1G-13A-_SCAT4370-PD-20140402.pdf

2 April 2014

NRL-5524

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

VHF/UHF SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR

Amendment

GMG: SIGGEN1G-13A

Solicitation No: N00104-13-R-DE77 / SCAT: 4370

1.0 GENERAL This procurement requires a signal generator with a frequency range of 500 kHz to 1 GHz, output level continuously adjustable from +13 dBm to -127 dBm, CW operation, internal AM/FM and external AM/FM/Pulse modulation capabilities.

2.0 CLASSIFICATION The equipment shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-

28800F, class 3, for Navy shipboard, submarine, shore and Marine Corps applications with the following exceptions:

a. Spurious signals and output noise requirement compliance not required during shock testing.

b. The warm-up time is extended to two hours.

3.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS The specifications provided below are the minimum requirements and accuracies that will meet the Government's need.

The signal generator shall at least meet these requirements and accuracies and may provide better performance.

3.1 Frequency Characteristics {F = RF output frequency; L = output level}

3.1.1 Range: At least from 500 kHz to 1 GHz.

3.1.2 Resolution: 1 Hz.

3.1.3 Accuracy: Same as time base.

3.1.4 Stability (After 2 hour warm up):

3.1.4.1 Internal reference:

3.1.4.1.1 Time: ≤ 5 pp 108/hr at 25ºC ± 5ºC.

3.1.4.1.2 Temperature: ≤10 ppm (0C to +50ºC).

3.1.4.2 External reference:

3.1.4.2.1 Input frequency: 10 MHz.

3.1.4.2.2 Level: ≥ 0.5 Vrms and ≤ 2.0 Vrms.

3.1.4.3 Reference out: 10 MHz, ≥ 0 dBm nominal into 50 ohms, BNC female connector.

3.1.5 Spectral purity:

3.1.5.1 Harmonics/sub-harmonics: < -27 dBc; L < +7 dBm.

3.1.5.2 Non-harmonics/spurious: < -76 dBc for F ≤ 25 MHz, < -80 dBc for F > 25 MHz;

> ±15 kHz of F.

3.1.5.3 Power line spurious: < -40 dBc; < ±15 kHz of F.

3.1.5.4 Phase noise: < -120 dBc/Hz; 20 kHz offset.

3.1.5.5 Residual FM: < 20 Hz rms; 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth.

3.1.5.6 Residual AM: < -80 dBc; 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth.

3.1.6 Sweep (Digital):

3.1.6.1 Range: 1 MHz to 1 GHz.

3.1.6.2 Step size: 1 kHz to 100 MHz or automatically selected based on sweep time and span.

3.1.6.3 Step rate: 1 step/40 msec to 1 step/sec or selectable sweep time of 0.5 sec to

1000 sec.

3.2 Output Characteristics

3.2.1 Range: +13 dBm to -127 dBm.

3.2.2 Accuracy: ±1 dB; indicated output level vs. externally measured level.

3.2.3 Flatness: ±1.0 dB; peak-peak variation ± 2 dB at L = 0 dBm.

3.2.4 Display (digital): Output level selectable in units either dBm or volts into 50 ohms.

3.2.4.1 Resolution: At least 0.1 dB.

3.2.5 Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal.

3.2.6 Connector: Type-N female.

3.2.6.1 VSWR for L ≤ -10 dBm: <1.8:1.

3.2.6.2 VSWR for L > -10 dBm: <2.5:1.

3.2.7 Reverse power protection: 50 Watts, resettable circuit breaker.

3.3 Modulation Characteristics {f = mod frequency; F = RF frequency; L = output level}

3.3.1 Sources: Two independently programmable sources, synthesized from reference.

3.3.1.1 Waveforms: Sine wave.

3.3.1.2 Range: 10 Hz to 100 kHz.

3.3.1.2.1 Resolution: 1 Hz.

3.3.1.3 Level: Adjustable to 1 Vrms.

3.3.1.4 Control: one source via front panel, second source via special functions.

3.3.1.6 Outputs: At least one source.

3.3.1.7 Impedance: 600 ohms ±10%.

3.3.1.8 Distortion: <0.5% at 1 Vrms , f < 15 kHz.

3.3.2 Amplitude Modulation (AM):

3.3.2.1 Internal AM:

3.3.2.1.1 Rate (3 dB bandwidth):

3.3.2.1.1.1 0.5 MHz < F < 8 MHz: Variable from 10 Hz to 5 kHz.

3.3.2.1.1.2 8 MHz ≤ F < 128 MHz: Variable from 10 Hz to 10 kHz.

3.3.2.1.1.3 F ≥128 MHz: Variable from 10 Hz to 50 kHz.

3.3.2.1.2 Depth: 0 to 99%, L ≤0 dBm.

3.3.2.1.2.1 Accuracy: ≤ ±7% for depth < 80%.

3.3.2.1.2.2 Display / Resolution: Digital 0 – 99% with 1% resolution.

3.3.2.1.3 Distortion: <5%; 50% depth at 1 kHz rate.

3.3.2.1.4 Incidental FM: <200 Hz; 30% depth @ 1 kHz rate.

3.3.2.2 External AM: Same as Internal AM in 3.3.2.1.1 to 3.3.2.1.3.

3.3.2.2.1 Sensitivity: 1 Vpk (or 1 Vrms) into 600 ohms produces depth selected within

±10%.

3.3.2.2.2 Input impedance: 600 ohms ±10%.

3.3.3 Frequency Modulation (FM):

3.3.3.1 Internal FM:

3.3.3.1.1 Rate: 10 Hz to 100 kHz.

3.3.3.1.2 Deviation (1 kHz and 10 kHz rates):

3.3.3.1.2.1 1 MHz ≤ F < 8 MHz: Variable from 1 Hz to 1 kHz.

3.3.3.1.2.2 8 MHz ≤ F < 64 MHz: Variable from 10 Hz to 10 kHz.

3.3.3.1.2.3 64 MHz ≤ F < 515 MHz: Variable from 50 Hz to 100 kHz.

3.3.3.1.2.4 F ≥ 515 MHz: Variable from 100 Hz to 1 MHz.

3.3.3.1.3 Accuracy: ≤ ±5% +10 Hz; at 1 kHz rate.

3.3.3.1.4 Display / Resolution: Digital, 3 digits in kHz.

3.3.3.1.5 Distortion: < 5%; 20 kHz dev @ 1 kHz rate.

3.3.3.1.6 Incidental AM: < 1%; 100 kHz dev @ 1 kHz rate.

3.3.3.2 External FM: Same as 3.3.3.1 Internal FM except as noted below.

3.3.3.2.1 Rate: At least DC to 100 kHz.

3.3.3.2.2 Sensitivity: 1 Vpk (or 1 Vrms) into 600 ohms produces desired deviation within

±10%.

3.3.3.2.3 Input impedance: 600 ohms ±10%.

3.3.4 External pulse modulation (for F > 10 MHz):

3.3.4.1 Rate (PRF): DC to 1 MHz.

3.3.4.2 Pulse Width (PW) (minimum): < 500 µsec.

3.3.4.3 ON/OFF ratio: > 80 dB.

3.3.4.4 Rise/fall time: < 100 nsec.

3.4 Digital Interface The equipment shall be provided with an ANSI/IEEE-STD-488 digital interface in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Temperatures

4.1.1 Operating temperature: 0ºC to +50ºC.

4.1.2 Non-operating temperature: -40ºC to +71ºC.

4.2 Power source MIL-PRF-28800F nominal power source requirements are invoked. Maximum power consumption: ≤ 300W.

4.3 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.

4.4 Weight ≤ 13.6 kg (30 lbs).

4.5 Dimensions The total volume shall not exceed 47,050 cm3 (2893 in3).

4.6 Calibration Interval The calibration interval shall be 12 months minimum. The equipment shall be within all accuracy requirements specified herein, with an 85% or greater confidence factor following a calibration interval of 12 months.

4.7 Calibration Procedure The procedure, software, and special interfaces/adapters that are needed for the equipment calibration shall be provided.

4.8 Calibration Methodology The calibration procedure and software will be provided with the equipment. 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%.

4.9 Source Codes 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.

4.10 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.

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.

4.11 Training Materials Training materials that demonstrate the features, detailed operations and procedures with step-by-step instructions for using the equipment shall be provided. The training material shall be delivered in technical manual format or interactive CD-ROM format.

4.12 Optional Transit Case A protective hard carrying case according to MIL-PRF-

28800F shall be provided as a line item option. The case shall be capable of accommodating the equipment, accessories and the operator’s manual.

4.13 Additional Requirements

4.13.1 Human Readable Identification Labeling:

4.13.1.1 Equipment: Per MIL-PRF-28800F, a human readable label shall be provided for all production lot units conforming with MIL-STD-130N and permanently affixed on the equipment in an easily readable location. Required fields on the label are; CAGE, part number, and serial number. Size of the label shall conform to the size of the equipment.

4.13.1.2 Case: Per MIL-PRF-28800F, a human readable metal plate shall be provided for all production lot units conforming with MIL-STD-130N and permanently affixed to the front of the transit case. Required fields on the label are; CAGE, part number, and serial number. Size of the label shall conform to the size of the case. Pressure sensitive adhesive transfer tape is required to hold the plate to the hard transit case such as 3M™ 9472LE. Soft transit cases also require labeling with permanent placement such as a metal plate affixed with rivets, screws or adhesives.

4.13.2 Shipping container: For production lot units the package or carton containing the equipment for shipment shall be marked per MIL-STD-129P.

4.13.3 Other Additional Requirements: Shall be specified in the CDRL of the solicitation.