Sources Sought Notice for CHIPS R&D 67 GHz Microwave Source

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential sources of commercial products/services that can provide a 67 GHz microwave source for characterizing microwave acoustic devices. The source will be used to electrically drive piezoelectric microwave acoustic resonators at frequencies up to 67 GHz. NIST is seeking information from manufacturers capable of meeting the specified technical requirements, including a digital display, manual keypad interface, remote control interface, and upgradeable capabilities for amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation. The ideal candidate should be able to provide a product that meets the specified technical specifications, including frequency range, frequency resolution, phase offset resolution, and maximum output power. • The 67 GHz microwave source should have a digital display that shows all relevant operational parameters. • The device should have a manual keypad interface for setting operational parameters. • A remote control interface, including a USB communications port, is required. • Upgradeable capabilities for amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation are necessary. • The device should have an RF output connector with a 1.85 mm diameter and 50 ohms impedance. • The frequency range should be 250 kHz to 67 GHz or higher, with a frequency resolution of at least 0.001 Hz. • The maximum output power at specified frequencies should be at least 19 dBm at 3 GHz, 18 dBm at 15 GHz, 14 dBm at 30 GHz, and 11 dBm at 65 GHz.