High linearity low noise amplifier for v-band uplink for satellite communications payload (artes 4.0 at 5c.485) - re-issue
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ICT & digital services contract awarded in International: High linearity low noise. By European Space Agency (ESA) - Dir. Estimated value EUR 500K.
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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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The objective of this activity is to develop, manufacture and test a scaled engineering model of a high linearity Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) module optimised for operation in the 47.5 - 51.4 GHz frequency band and suitable for integration in feed arrays for satellite communications. The LNA shall feature a high intercept point, achieving good performance without distortion or damage in a high interference signal environment.Targeted Improvements:- Improvement of the G/T figure of merit at system level by 0.5 dB.- Removethe need for the filter before the LNA.Description: In conventional payloads, the low noise amplifier is located at a distance from the antenna feed which translates into distribution network losses that degrade the overall noise figure of the receiver, which inturn degrades the system performance (G/T). Additionally, a bandpass filter has to be added in front of the LNA to protect it from unwanted out of band signals. With the advent of Gallium Nitride (GaN) it is possible to design more robust LNA Monolithic MicrowaveIntegrated Circuits (MMICs) which do not require a bandpass filter at the input, or require a less demanding input bandpass filter,hence improving the noise figure of the receiver. The filtering is then implemented later in the payload chain where it has a limited effect on the noise figure. Furthermore, the use of GaN increases the resilience to strong interference. Additionally, the GaN MMIC is able to operate over a wider temperature range than current Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) based products. This helps to locate the LNA closer to the antenna feed, hence further reducing the overall noise figure of the receiver. This activity will study and developa V-band GaN low noise amplifier (LNA) for use in telecommunication payloads. A scaled Engineering Model containing the following critical functions shall be manufactured and tested:- Low noise amplifier chip and substrates- Radio frequency package and transition- DC protection circuitry.Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to:http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Business_with_ESA/Small_and_Medium_Sized_Enterprises/Opportunities_forSMEs/Procurement_policy_on_fair_access_for_SMEs_-_the_C1-C4_Clauses
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This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on March 28, 2024. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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