Flexible digital coherent optical module for optical communication (artes 4.0 sl spl 5h.016)
Description
Objective: The objective of this activity is to develop the required digital processing hardware needed for an optical transceiver supporting multiple optical waveformsat different data rates on a single wavelength.TargetedImprovements:Provide a European solution for a flexible space optical communication coherent modem capable of reaching 100 Gbps.Description: Multiple optical transceivers are being proposed and developed by emerging suppliers in Europe. These transceivers are either already available for theterrestrial market or are currently under development for satellite applications. Some suppliers aim for less complex products, targeting 2.5 Gbps links,while some others utilise advanced optical modulation formats capable of achieving data rates beyond 100 Gbps. Consequently, the creation of an in-orbitreconfigurable transceiver is crucial to addressing different needs from back-bone network satellites and customer satellites connecting to such satellitenetworks. Flexibility in wavefront and optical interfaces will enable grater interoperability and allow flexible services to be provided by the existing andfuture European and international satellites. This activity will develop the real-time digital processing hardware of a flexible digital coherent opticaltransceiver. The digital processing module is typically composed of several chiplets including a flexible chiplet (DSP, FEC, turbulence mitigation,mod/demod), a SERDES chiplet and analogue/digital converter chiplets (TIA/Drivers, ADC/DAC). The key aspects to be considered are limited size, weightand power consumption while enabling throughput as high as 100 Gbps. Flexibility in waveform as well as client-side interfaces is required.The main engineering tasks include:- Identification of the individual components and connection interfaces (hardware and software).- Design of the transceiver architecture and development of a virtual prototype (e.g. formal verification).- Implementation of a transceiver scaled EM.
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in International, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 500,000.
Published through ESA - European Space Agency, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice โ the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.