50-kW X-Band Magnetron Pulse Modulator System

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting bids for one pulse modulator system for a 50-kW X-band pulsed magnetron, including a modulator unit, snubber assembly, testing, and delivery.

University of Wisconsin System > University of Wisconsin-Madison > Purchasing Services Department > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering


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2027-UWMSN-01479-RFB
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 12, 2026 03:30 PM
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Description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking one pulse modulator system for a University-supplied 50-kW peak-power X-band pulsed magnetron. The system must include a pulse modulator with integrated filament supply and fault protection, a separate snubber (de-spiking) assembly with high-voltage interlocks, monitoring outputs, external trigger compatibility, and adjustable pulse voltage, current, width, repetition frequency, and duty cycle. The equipment must be 115 VAC single-phase, air-cooled, and benchtop or cart-mounted, with specified size and weight limits. The bidder must provide detailed technical specifications, pricing for the base system and four separately priced options, warranty and service information, NRTL certification information, country of origin and shipping details, and required delivery by April 30, 2027. The vendor must calibrate and test the system with University-supplied magnetron and waveguide components before shipment and provide remote commissioning assistance. Optional items include an integrated high-voltage DC power supply, software control interface, reflected-power fault protection, and output waveguide hardware.

Classification Codes
NAICS334515Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
PSC5960Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware
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pulse modulator systemsmagnetron power supplieswaveguide hardware
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Oct 12, 2026 03:30 PM-Open Date
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Close Date
Oct 20, 2026 08:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 286 226 358 128 05; Passcode: uZ6wi2iu
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