PR118148-MRI Supply of Intermediate Frequency (IF) cable assemblies (Band 2 project/ALMA)
Opening date
May 24, 2023
Type
Forthcoming tender
Research Facility
ESO
Technical specifications*: Operating pressure: Altitude between 0 to 5125 m, ambient air pressure 0.5-1 bar Operating temperature: 16 – 22 °C Connector types: SMP at one end, BMA at the other end; both blind mate Total length: 1.78 m Diameter: 5-6 mm Frequency range: 0-20 GHz Impedance: 50 Ohm VWSR: <1.4:1 Insertion loss: < 5dB @20 GHz Phase stability: <10 ppm/°C (goal <2.5 ppm/°C) in operating temperature range Jacket material: FEP Minimum bending radius: 30 mm Tests: Individual reports to test VWSR and insertion loss Environmental and phase stability - one time verification