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Microwave photonics is an innovative solution for radio frequency (RF) generation and distribution, by interconnecting the field between RF and photonics. Within the MICOR project, Menhir Photonics AG in collaboration with CSEM developed an ultra-low phase noise photonics-based RF source. The innovative RF generation not only generates ultra-low phase noise RF signals, but possesses the key advantage of ultra-low loss RF signal distribution via optical fibers. This approach offers unique possibilities, advantages, and applications. Low noise RF sources are needed as a reference at 10/100/1000/10’000 MHz frequencies for frequency synthesizers, radars, timing distribution over fibers and 5G solutions. Here we show the noise characteristics and outputs of the MICOR project.