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AN INVESTIGATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY FOR A 20MM RADHAZ SAFE PRIMER

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 20786
Amount: $57,808.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 1993
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
3754 Hawkins Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 H. M. Stoller
 (503) 345-5668
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Abstract

The M52 primer used in 20 MM ammunition presents a radiation hazard in the intense elctromagnetic environment encountered aboard Navy ships. Shields or attenuators are not feasible for small components such as the M52. Semiconductor technology for RF-resistant primer device applications is a promising innovation. An investigation will be conducted into relevant semiconductor technologies. Two design concepts, labeled semiconductor initiator (SCI) and semiconductor bridge (SCB), will be the probable focus of the investigation. Antenna coupling analysis, in-line RF resistance testing of primer devices, nondestructive testing, and temperature sensitivity will be employed as evaluation criteria. Ability to meet Navy specifications will be established. A Phase II development plan will be formulated. TPL is developing semiconductor primer devices for DOD applications. This proposed effort will be supported by consultants active in the development of semiconductor initiation technology. Experimental facilities exist to support the proposed program.

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