Turn-Key Micro Optical-Frequency-Comb Module
ID: A254-033Type: BOTH
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Topic

Turn-Key Micro Optical-Frequency-Comb Module

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the development of a turn-key micro optical-frequency-comb module, aimed at enhancing low-noise and stable microwave sources critical for various applications in RF EW/Radar, data communication, and long-range detection systems. The objective is to create a miniature optical frequency comb module that is low in size, weight, and power (SWaP), which includes an external pump-laser fitting within a standard 14-pin butterfly package, along with control electronics. This initiative is significant as it addresses current barriers in system integration and supports advancements in photonics research, with potential applications across multiple sectors including RF electronics, precision navigation and timing, and automation. Proposals for Phase I are due by June 25, 2025, with a funding limit of $250,000 for a six-month performance period, and interested parties can find more information at the DoD SBIR website.

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