NRC seeks sole-source Microchip 53100A-IR Phase Noise Analyzer for fiber testing.
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The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires one Microchip 53100A-IR Phase Noise Analyzer for testing coherent clock distribution over long-haul aerial fiber (100-1000 km) using novel digital methods based on NRC-patented IP. The analyzer must achieve jitter levels of 1e-13 seconds or lower relative to the source-end reference clock. It must include an ultra-low phase-noise Internal Reference (IR) accessible for external use. This is an Advance Contract Award Notice, indicating a sole-source procurement likely tailored to Microchip Technology Inc.