Wideband Interference Suppression
ID: N241-059Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Wideband Interference Suppression

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479799

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Wideband Interference Suppression" as part of their SBIR 24.1 BAA. The Navy branch is specifically interested in this topic. The objective is to develop a microelectronics-based interference suppression system that can operate over a wide spectral bandwidth and suppress both loud and small signals of interest. The technology should be able to protect the receiver from exposure to interferers and should have fast tuning, analog filters with steep band edges, low insertion loss, and highly attenuating stop bands. The proposed solution should also address challenges such as reliability, temperature stability, resistance to vibration, and repeatability. The technology should not produce out-of-band interference and should have low processing latency and design complexity. The proposed solutions should also consider size, weight, and power requirements. The project will have a Phase I and Phase II, with the potential for classified work in Phase II. The successful technology developed in this SBIR topic will have applications in both military and commercial settings where interference suppression is required.

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