Design and Fabrication of a Dual-Band Amplifier

Statement of Work for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier 1. SCOPE This statement of work defines the tasks, deliverables, and general goals for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL} a Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier that is capable of amplifying a radio frequency (RF) signal over the 4-40 GHz frequency range, and that has a single RF input over the 4-40 GHz range, and that has two RF outputs over the 4-40 GHz frequency range. Non-recurring design and analysis shall be conducted for the amplifier to meet the specifications that are described in "Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier." This effort includes the delivery, at a Preliminary Design Review (PDR}, of a prototype high band amplifier that operates at the high band only. The prototype high band amplifier shall include a prototype dual-band driver that operates both at the high band, and at the low band. The contractor shall also deliver, at the PDR, design documents, and measured data, for the prototype high band amplifier, and for the prototype dual-band driver. The contractor shall also deliver, at the PDR, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype high band amplifier, and that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype dual-band driver. The PDR shall be held no later than 12 months after contract award. This effort includes the delivery, at a Critical Design Review (CDR), of a prototype dual-band amplifier that operates both at the high band, and at the low band. The prototype dual-band amplifier shall operate as designed when driven by the prototype dual-band driver that was delivered at the PDR. This effort also includes the delivery of three (3) final dual-band amplifiers that operate both at the high band, and at the low band, and that each include a dual-band driver that operates both at the high band and at the low band. The contractor shall also deliver, at the CDR, design documents, and measured data, for the prototype dual band amplifier. The contractor shall also deliver, at the CDR, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype dual-band amplifier. The CDR shall be held no later than 18 months after contract award. This effort includes the delivery, by the end of the period of performance, of three (3), final dual-band amplifiers that meet all the requirements specified in "Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier." The contractor shall also deliver, by the end of the period of performance, the final design documents, and measured data, for the final dual-band amplifiers. The contractor shall also deliver, in a final report, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the final dual-band amplifiers, and that are representative of those used to fabricate the final dual-band drivers. A 24 month period of performance is anticipated. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1. Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier 3. OVERVIEW The amplifier for the NRL application shall be sized to fit within a 2.4 inch diameter cylinder with a tapered end, as described in "Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier," and shall not exceed a total length of 8.85 inches. The amplifier shall accept a single RF input signal from a fiberoptic photoreceiver, and shall produce two amplified RF output signals. The amplifier shall meet the environmental requirements specified in "Specification for Solid State Dual-Band Amplifier." 4. TASKS 4.1. Preliminary Design and Analysis (PDR) - Preliminary design and analysis of a dual band amplifier that meets the functional requirements specified in "Specification for Solid State Dual-Band Amplifier" (CLIN B001). Design and analysis tasks include low band/high band diplexing,preamplifier, driver amplifier, RF power distribution, power amplification and combining, and dual RF outputs. Within 12 months after contract award, the contractor shall deliver, at a PDR, a prototype high band amplifier that operates at the high band only {CLIN B002). The prototype high band amplifier shall have one RF input, and shall have two RF outputs. The prototype high band amplifier shall include a prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages necessary to saturate the prototype high band amplifier. The prototype dual-band driver shall operate both at the high band, and at the low band. The contractor shall also deliver, at the PDR, design documents, and measured data, for the prototype high band amplifier, and for the prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages {CORL A002). The contractor shall also deliver, at the PDR, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype high band amplifier, and that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype dual-band driver (CORL A002). Measured data, for the prototype high band amplifier, and for the prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages, shall be taken at 10 MHz intervals, and at atmospheric pressures equivalent to 5,000-foot increases in altitude from mean sea level (MSL) to, and including,20,000 feet above MSL, of the small signal gain, gain at maximum output power, and maximum output power. 4.1.1. Deliverables at PDR: 4.1.1.1. 4.1.1.2. 4.1.1.3. One prototype high band amplifier, with one RF input, and with two RF outputs, and with a prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages necessary to saturate the prototype high band amplifier (CLIN B002). Design documents, and measured data, for the prototype high band amplifier, and for the prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages (CDRL A002). Measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype high band amplifier, and that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages (CDRL A002). 4.2. Critical Design and Analysis (CDR) - Critical design and analysis of a prototype dual band amplifier that meets the requirements specified in "Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier." (CLIN B003). Design and analysis tasks include low band/high band diplexing, preamplifier, driver amplifier, RF power distribution, power amplification and combining, dual RF outputs, electrical interfacing, and mechanical interfacing. Within 18 months after contract award, the contractor shall deliver, at a CDR, a prototype dual-band amplifier that operates both at the high band and at the low band (CLIN B004). The prototype dual-band amplifier shall operate as designed when driven by the prototype dual-band driver that was delivered at the PDR. The contractor shall also deliver, at the CDR, design documents, and measured data, for the prototype dual-band amplifier (CORL A003). The contractor shall also deliver, at the PDR, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype high band amplifier (CDRL A003). Measured data for the prototype dual-band amplifier shall be taken at 10 MHz intervals, and at atmospheric pressures equivalent to 5,000-foot increases in altitude from mean sea level (MSL) to, and including,20,000 feet above MSL, of the small-signal gain, gain at maximum output power, and maximum output power. 4.2.1. 4.2.1.1. 4.2.1.2. 4.2.1.3. Deliverables at CDR: One prototype dual-band amplifier, with one RF input, and with two RF outputs {B003). Design documents, and measured data, for the prototype dual-band amplifier (CORL A003). Measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype dual band amplifier (CORL A003). 4.3. Final Amplifier Fabrication - Within 24 months of contract award, fabricate three (3), final dual-band amplifiers, including all gain stages, that meet all the requirements specified in "Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier" (CUN BOOOS). The contractor shall also deliver, in a Final Report (CDRL A004), the final design documents, and measured data, for the final dual-band amplifiers. The contractor shall also deliver, in the Final Report, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the final dual-band amplifiers, and that are representative of those used to fabricate all gain stages (CDRL A004). Measured data shall be taken at 10 MHz intervals, and at atmospheric pressures equivalent to 5,000-foot increases in altitude from mean sea level (MSL) to, and including,20,000 feet about MSL, of the small-signal gain, gain at maximum output power, and maximum output power. 4.3.1. 4.3.1.1. 4.3.1.2. 4.3.1.3. Deliverables: Three (3) final dual-band amplifiers, including all gain stages, which meet all the requirements in "Specification for Solid-State Dual-Band Amplifier." Design documents, and measured data, for the three (3) final dual-band amplifiers (CDRL A004). Measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the three (3) final dual-band amplifiers, including all gain stages (CDRL A004). 4.3.1.4. Final Report (CDRL A004). 4.4. Monthly Progress Reports - the contractor shall submit a monthly progress report regarding technical progress and expenditures incurred for each month's work (CDRL A00l). 4.4.1. 4.4.1.1. Deliverables: Monthly progress report (CDRL A00l). 5. Travel - Prior to PDR, a maximum of two (2) contractor personnel will travel from the contractor's location to NRL, Washington, DC to attend a Pre-Preliminary Design Review at NRL. Prior to CDR, a maximum of two (2) contractor personnel will travel from the contractor's location to NRL, Washington, DC to attend a Pre-Critical Design Review at NRL (CUN 80006). 6. Delivera bles list: 1. Monthly Progress Reports An outline of progress made will be provided one month ARO and will continue for the duration of the program. Included with this program status monthly report will be a financial status report (CORL A001). 2. PDR - Preliminary design and analysis of a dual-band amplifier (CUN 80001) Design and analysis tasks include low band/high band diplexing, preamplifier, driver amplifier, RF power distribution, power amplification and combining, and dual RF outputs. 3. PDR prototype high band amplifier (CUN 80002) Contractor shall deliver, at PDR, a prototype high band amplifier that operates at the high band only 4. PDR Design document and measured data Design documents, and measured data, for the prototype high band amplifier, and for the prototype dual-band driver, including all gain stages, and measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype high band amplifier (CORL A002). 5. CDR - Critical design and analysis of a prototype dual-band amplifier (CLIN B0003) Design and analysis tasks include low band/high band diplexing, preamplifier, driver amplifier, RF power distribution, power amplification and combining, dual RF outputs, electrical interfacing, and mechanical interfacing. 6. CDR prototype dual band amplifier (CLIN B0004) Contractor shall deliver, at CDR, a prototype. dual-band amplifier that operates both at the high band and at the low band 7. CDR Design document and measured data The contractor shall deliver, at the CDR, design documents, and measured data, for the prototype dual-band amplifier The contractor shall also deliver, at the PDR, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the prototype high band amplifier (CORL A003). 8. Final dual-band amplifier set (CUN 80005) Deliver three (3), final dual-band amplifiers, including all gain stages, to fit within a 2.4 inch diameter cylinder with a tapered end. 9. Final Report The contractor shall deliver, in a Final Report), the final design documents, and measured data, for the final dual-band amplifiers. The contractor shall also deliver, measured data for high band MMIC amplifiers, and for low band MMIC amplifiers, that are representative of those used to fabricate the final dual-band amplifiers, and that are representative of those used to fabricate all gain stages (CDRL A004). .