Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-28065
NRC Procurement of Microchip 53100A-IR Phase Noise Analyzer for Fiber Clock Testing
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
26-28065
NAICS
334511, 423690, 334519
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure a high-performance phase noise analyzer for advanced testing of coherent clock distribution technology over long-haul aerial fiber. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Procurement managed from 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Microchip - Specified supplier: E.C.I. Networks Inc. (as sole capable supplier) - Products Requested: - Microchip 53100A-IR Phase Noise Analyzer - Part Number: 53100A-IR - Quantity: 1 - Description: High performance, high sensitivity analyzer with ultra-low phase-noise Internal Reference (IR) for external use by NRC hardware - Technical Requirements: - Must enable simultaneous measurement of phase, frequency, and amplitude - Independent input operation and dual internal low-phase noise frequency references - Advanced noise suppression, data handling, and analysis capabilities - Frequency range: 1 MHz to at least 200 MHz - Ultra-low phase noise internal reference accessible externally - Notable Procurement Details: - Contract duration is until delivery, required by August 28, 2026 - Estimated contract value is under $100,000 CAD - Procurement is conducted as an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) due to technical exclusivity - Subject to Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - No services or additional option years specified
Description
The National Research Council Canada requires the supply of one Microchip 53100A-IR Phase Noise Analyzer. This product is used for testing NRC's coherent clock distribution over long-haul aerial fiber distances from 100 km up to 1000 km using novel digital methods based on NRC-patented IP. The analyzer must have high performance and sensitivity with an ultra-low phase-noise Internal Reference accessible for external use by NRC hardware. The contract duration is one month with delivery expected by August 28, 2026.