UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Awarded contract
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Supply and Installation of Frequency Doubled Telecom Laser System for University of Birmingham

Awarded 08 Sep 2020

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Awarded08 Sep 2020
Value£79,950.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 5y 12mo ago2mo term
Awarded 8 Sept 2020Expired 20 Nov 2020

The University of Birmingham awarded a contract to Photonic Solutions Limited for the supply and installation of a frequency doubled telecom laser system.

The system includes specifications such as a wavelength of 780.24 nm, linewidth less than 10 kHz, output power in free space greater than 8 W, output power at the end of fibre greater than 6 W, thermal wavelength tuning range greater than 100 pm, fast wavelength modulation range greater than 7 GHz, phase noise less than -90 dB at 100 Hz, RIN level less than -120 dBc/Hz at 10 MHz, independent delivery at 780 nm and residual at 1560 nm, linear polarisation, PER greater than 20 dB, and fibre capable of handling output power at 780 nm and 1560 nm and being cleanable.

The contract value is AUD 79,950.

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