ESA Open Invitation to Tender AO10031
Open Date: 07/10/2019
Closing Date: 18/11/2019 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 19.1ED.09
Prog. Ref.: Technology Developme
Budget Ref.: E/0901-01 – Technology Developme
Special Prov.: BE+DK+FR+DE+IT+NL+ES+SE+CH+GB+IE+AT+NO+FI+PT+GR+LU+CZ+RO+PL+EE+HU
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Products: Satellites & Probes / Electronics / EEE Components / Passive Microwave Devices (including for instance, mixers, couplers, isolators and switches)
Technology Domains: EEE Components and Quality / EEE Component Technologies / Passive Components
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Tech, Eng. & Quality
Department: Electrical Department
Division: Data Syst & Microelectronics Division
Contract Officer: Erkelens-Sickinger, Franziska
Industrial Policy Measure: C1 – Activities in open competition limited to the non-Larg…
Last Update Date: 07/10/2019
Update Reason: Tender issue

SIW technology is a game changer technology for integrated communication and radar systems applications. It combines the advantagesof planar technology, such as low fabrication costs, with the low loss inherent to the waveguide solution. This technology has beenapplied successfully to the conception of planar compact components for the microwave and millimeter waves applications. The activityfocuses on two RF passive components: a circulator and an isolator that should be working at W-band and designed to be integratedonthe same substrate with microstrip and other planar circuits. The activity encompasses the following tasks::- Development and optimisation of these RF passive components,- Characterization and assessment of the new developments suitability for space applications.This new technology will allow a greater integration of equipment with a lower fabrication cost for potentially all future telecom RF equipment.Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news “Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and RD entities in ESA programmes”.