Ultra-low noise, high bandwidth Signal Source Analyzer purchase

The University of New Mexico is proposing a sole source purchase of an ultra-low noise, high bandwidth Signal Source Analyzer from Berkeley Nucleonics Corp. The analyzer will be used for evaluating VHF to microwave frequency signal sources and will be part of the shared equipment facility within the Quantum Nanoscience and Microsystems Initiative (QNM-I). The purchase is necessary for precision measurements in various laboratories, including AMO and Optical metrology labs. The proposed vendor's system is the only one that meets the required characteristics, including a broad bandwidth from 1 MHz to 26 GHz, ultra-low phase noise, and a compact form factor. • The system will be used for characterizing local oscillators in quantum sensing platforms. • The system has a broad bandwidth from 1 MHz to 26 GHz. • The system has ultra-low phase noise and amplitude noise measurements. • The system is compact and can be easily transported among different labs.