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Services
Consulting, Applied Research, and Measurements
Our platform gathers a number of internationally-recognized experts in different fields of Time and Frequency, and cutting-edge equipment.
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Access services (instrumentation, frequency standards, ...)
Below are a few indicative available services and related fees for physical access to the platform and its instrumentation. Contact us for any details or tailored services you might need.
Platform Access
AP1 access to basic instrumentation and environment
Provision of the platform instruments ; access to a SI traceable HMaser, environment instrumentation, reception and installation at the facility.
| Instruments | Fixed fee | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Symmetricom 5125 and spectrum analyser | 100 € | 200 € / day (8hrs) |
| Network analyser | 100 € | 200 € / day (8hrs) |
| EMC receiver | 100 € | 200 € / day (8hrs) |
| Phase noise measurement bench | 150 € | 300 € / day (8hrs) |
| FSWP (Rohde & Schwarz) + environment devices | 150 € | 450 € / day (8hrs) |
| Technical assistance and expertise | 80-120 € / hour |
AP2 access to high end metrology and advanced instrumentation
Provision of the platform instruments ; access to a SI traceable HMaser, environment instrumentation, reception and installation at the facility.
| Instruments | Fixed fee | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Access to cryogenic standards | 500 € | 400 € / day (8hrs) |
| Acces to optical standards | 500 € | 800 € / day (8hrs) |
| Technical assistance and scientific expertise | 100 € | 100-150 € / hour |
Accredited and Certified Measurements
Our lab is affiliated to LNE through the brand LNE-LTFB, which combines the TF Department of the FEMTO-ST Institute and the TF Team of UTINAM (Observatory of Besancon) in a single entity.
Through the LNE-LTFB brand, we are at the top level of the French metrological chain for
- Phase Noise measurements, i.e. L(f) or Sphi(f)
- Frequency Stability, i.e., Allan Variance