Supply and Installation of a Hydroen Maser to the University of Birmingham

The quantum technology transfer centre at the University of Birmingham, as part of the quantum hub for metrology and sensors, is inviting tenders for a hydrogen maser (e.g. active version), with the following specifications:

o At least one 10MHz output o At least one pulse per second (PPS) output o All outputs to be 50 Ohm impedance o Integrated battery power supply able to power the unit for greater than 12 hours in the event of mains power failure o Stability of <1E-13 at 1 seconds averaging time o Stability of <2E-15 at 10,000 seconds averaging time o Phase noise -120dBc/Hz or better at 1Hz offset, -150dBc/Hz or better at 1kHz offset o Magnetic sensitivity <2E-14 per gauss o Temperature sensitivity of <1E-15 per degree Celsius o Operational lifetime of 20 years or greater o Remote monitoring via platform agnostic computer interface. o Warranty period of >3years

Overall budget for this item is up to ?255,000.00 including VAT.

This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.