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A trend towards highly integrated solutions using direct sampling receivers compatible with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) is one solution, but the power consumption of these direct sampling architectures can be prohibitive for some applications. The available direct conversion receivers in Ku-band and Ka-band have power consumption figuresin excess of several Watts and limited conversion accuracy, constraining the application areas where these could be used for space telecommunication applications. A direct conversion receiver system in a single package integrating the Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) in the advanced semiconductor technology and using a time-interleaved ADCarchitecture can achieve the desired lower power consumption and higher conversion accuracy.This activity will develop a prototype wideband ADC with high-speed track-and-hold circuit, implemented as a System-in-Package (SiP) RF to digital front-end module including digital processing features, operating in upper Ka-band. Available State-of-the-Art low-power wideband ADC will be assessed, and a trade-off analysisperformed to determine the optimum RF chain architecture (including the track-and-hold with digital processing engine and high-speed interfaces) suitable for wideband SDRs operating in full Ka-bandapplications. The breadboard will be designed to meet key performance requirements in terms of power consumption (<500mW per channel), bandwidth, and input frequency. The noise and linearity performance shall be measured to determine suitability for a range of SDR scenarios also considering synchronisation and clock jitter requirements. The breadboard shall be tested in a representative RF chain architecture in a laboratory environment, to demonstrate direct sampling at upper Ka-band frequencies and assess viability for V/W band applications. Additionally, radiation tolerance shall be demonstrated by analysis to assess suitability of the low-power ADC for future applications in space.","ecosrequired":false,"establishment":"ESTEC","firstPublicationDate":"2026-07-10T08:45:52","id":191340,"idEra":25443,"initiatingService":"RNC-FTS","ipmeasure":"N/A","isArchived":false,"isCancelled":false,"isReissued":false,"isToBeReissued":false,"issueQuarter":"251","lastUpdateTime":"2026-08-05T18:31:20","lastUpdateUser":"spancott","openDate":"2026-08-05T18:31:17","priceRange":"> 500 KEURO","programmeReference":"CC - Adv Tech 4.0.2","tanumber":"1-12945","title":"LOW POWER KA-BAND DIRECT CONVERSION RECEIVER MODULE (ARTES AT 5C.525) - EXPRO+ (ON DELEGATION REQUEST)","directorate":"Dir. of Connectivity  Secure Comm.","countries":[{"id":1},{"id":168},{"id":67},{"id":62},{"id":26},{"id":24},{"id":23},{"id":22},{"id":19},{"id":17},{"id":16},{"id":13},{"id":12},{"id":11},{"id":10},{"id":9},{"id":7},{"id":6},{"id":5},{"id":2},{"id":15}],"products":[{"id":370}],"technologies":[{"id":195}],"status":{"id":2},"tenderType":{"id":5},"isFavourite":false,"eraVersion":2,"stageNumber":null,"isNew":false,"isUpdated":false,"declarationOfCompliances":["All the required declarations of compliance have been addressed and included in our proposal&#39;s Cover Letter"],"keyAcceptanceFactors":["The Tenderer confirms, on its behalf and on behalf of its Subcontractor(s), to satisfy the “Eligibility Requirements” (see section 1.1 of the EXPRO/TC);","The Tenderer confirms, on its behalf and on behalf of its Subcontractor(s), to fulfil the requirements concerning “Free Competition” (see paragraph 10 of the Cover Letter of the Proposal Template);","The Tenderer confirms, on its behalf and on behalf of its Subcontractor(s), to accept the conditions established for “Non commitment by the Agency in competitive procurements” (see section 1.7 of the EXPRO/TC);","The Tenderer confirms, on its behalf and on behalf of its Subcontractor(s), to be compliant with the “Non Benefits Requirements” (see section 1.8 of the EXPRO/TC);","The Tenderer confirms that the tender Cover Letter and the Detailed Proposal contain a binding price;","The Tenderer confirms that the tender Cover Letter and the Detailed Proposal contain a price type compliant with the one requested in the ITT;","The Tenderer confirms that the tender is compliant with the budgetary limit applicable to the ITT;","The Tenderer confirms that supporting evidence of the authorisation of funding from the relevant Participating State(s) is provided as part of the Tender cover letter and in accordance with the requirements of section 4 of the Cover letter to the present ITT."],"evaluationCriterias":[{"criterion":"Background and experience (related to the particular field concerned) of the company(ies) and staff, including adequacy of the proposed facilities ","weightingFactor":"30%"},{"criterion":"Understanding of the objectives of the activity and discussion of the problem areas, and adequacy of the programme of work","weightingFactor":"50%"},{"criterion":"Adequacy of the time dedication and costing, compliance with administrative tender conditions and acceptance of the contract conditions","weightingFactor":"20%"}],"entities":[],"procurementProposal":null,"responsible":"Florence Glandieres","updateReason":"Tender Action Issued"}],"totalNew":0,"totalUpdated":0}