DARPA – Request for Information – Addressing Next-Generation RF System Opportunities with Low-Noise Photonic Microwave Oscillators

DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is seeking information regarding the next steps to advance photonic oscillators into radio frequency (RF) systems of disruptive defense and commercial capability.

DARPA is interested in identifying the outstanding technical challenges and opportunities through analyses of the following areas:

1. mission identification and photonics oscillator roadmapping
2. maintaining low phase noise under environmental stress
3. microsystem integration and manufacturing

This RFI is NOT seeking new, unproven concepts to develop low-phase-noise photonic oscillators.

Responses are to be submitted via email to DARPA-SN-25-03@darpa.mil by 15 November 2024.

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Request for Information – Addressing Next-Gen RF Systems Opportunities with Low-Noise Photonic Microwave Oscillators: DARPA-SN-25-03