Specifications - QNet Qubit Controller rev.1 dated 8.26.2025 (1).pdf

This is a Requirements/Specification Document from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a QNet Qubit Controller, issued by the Highspeed Measurements Group within the Radio Frequency Technology Division's Communication Technology Laboratory. The document details technical specifications for a low-noise, programmable, multi-channel RF pulseGenerator control system intended for quantum networking and transduction research.

Key specifications include requirements for the controller to have at least 4 independent output channels with 400 MHz analog bandwidth, ability to generate output samples at a non-return-to-zero rate of 1 GSample/s, capability of selecting between 65,536 voltage levels, peak-to-peak maximum voltage of at least 500 mV, and 10 digital logic output control channels. Additional requirements mandate the controller be self-contained, powered by standard 120V AC, rack-mountable, and have real-time feedback capabilities. The procurement emphasizes the need for a new or manufacturer-refurbished item, with specific constraints on using "gray market" components and a preference for U.S.-based service organizations.