Specifications.pdf

Requirements / Specification Document

TITLE: RF Power Amplifier (6-18 GHz)

Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:

Communications Technology Laboratory RF Technology Division Electromagnetic Fields Group 672.02

General Statement of Need:

The Electromagnetic Fields Group is in need of a linear, solid state RF power amplifier from 6 – 18 GHz, with continuous wave operation and an output of 40 Watts across the specified band.

Item Specifications and Quantities:

Item 1: LINEAR POWER RF AMPLIFIER Solid State 6-18 GHz, 40 W Quantity: 1 EACH

Specifications: 1.1 Power output at least 40 Watts across specified frequency range

1.2 Frequency range: 6 – 18 GHz

1.3 Small signal gain +41 dB minimum

1.4 Gain Flatness at Saturation Power +/- 5.0 dB maximum

1.5 IP3 at least +48 dBm

1.6 Input VSWR 2:1

1.7 RF Input +3 dBm maximum

1.8 Allow input signals of continuous wave, amplitude

modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and pulses

1.9 Class A operation

1.10 Harmonics of -20 dBc or better

1.11 Spurious Signals less than -60 dBc

1.12 Female N-type Input/output connections

1.13 50 Ohm input/output impedance

1.14 Forced air cooling

1.15 Fits in 3RU rack with Dimensions 19.0” x 5.25” x 21.0”

1.16 Weight no more than 46 lbs

1.17 Operating altitude up to 10,000’ above sea level

1.18 Operating temperature 0 C – +50 C

1.19 Front panel with RF input/output connections

1.20 Front panel digital display and controls with forward and reverse power readings, gain adjustment, ALC on/off, fault indication, standby mode

1.21 Ethernet and IEEE-488 connections

1.22 Circuit protections – Thermal overload, Over Current, Over

Voltage, VSWR Conditions protection

1.23 New unit (not used)

1.24 Warranty – 5 years parts & labor (see below)

1.25 NEMA L6-20 plug for AC input

1.26 Solid state technology

1.27 Gain/power setting with 15 dB range

1.28 AC Power Input 90 – 240 VAC, single phase, 1000 W max

Procurement Support Information and Ancillary Services:

Section Requirements/Specifications

Planning Considerations ☒ N/A

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☐ Vendor Representative On-Site more than three (3) days.

☐ Other Considerations:

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Shipping & Delivery ☐ N/A

Shipping Address:

☒ NIST-Boulder

ATTN: TBA

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Mail Stop:

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☐ Scheduled Deliveries:

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Installation

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Facility / Utility Considerations ☒ N/A

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☐ Power Available

Voltage: [Enter voltage] (V) Maximum Current: [Enter max current draw] (A) Phase: [Choose Phase]

Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz) NEMA Plug Type: [Enter Plug Type] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P) Environment: [Choose Environment] Other Power Considerations:

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[Inspection Requirements Per Item (Who, When, What, Where)] ☐ On-Site

☒ Acceptance Not Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days

☐ Acceptance Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days:

[Duration]

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Training

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Warranty ☐ N/A

Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable Warranty Length: 5 Years

What is included?

☒ Labor ☒ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and Liability for Returns

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☐ 1 Option Period ☐ 2 Option Periods ☐ 3 Option Periods ☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum)

Calibration

[Describe Calibration Requirements Per Item] Calibration Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years] What is Included?

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☐ 1 Option Period

Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months] ☐ 2 Option Periods

Maintenance

[Describe Maintenance Requirements Per Item] Maintenance Plan Length: [i.e. 3 - Years] What is Included?

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☐ Other

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☐ 1 Option Period

Length: [i.e. 1 – Year / 6 - Months] ☐ 2 Option Periods

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Description:

Serial Number:

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Travel

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NOTE TO VENDOR: To the maximum extent possible, include travel requirement estimates as part of pertinent sections above (Installation, Maintenance, Repair, etc.). Otherwise, Travel will be a separate line item, reimbursable per the Federal Travel Regulation.