Ziva proposes to identify the most promising optical technology for imaging under low illumination conditions which does not suffer from the inherent problems of the image intensifier tube. The resulting improved image quality and the ability to be adaptable to a wide range of wavelengths promise… More

In this Phase I SBIR proposal, Ziva proposes to investigate the feasibility of developing an optical connector between a board and a backplane which not only provides optical regeneration but is alignment tolerant, scalable in bandwidth to >40Gbps, operates with very low interchannel crosstalk,… More

In this Phase II SBIR proposal, Ziva proposes to demonstrate a prototype optical array connector between a board and a backplane which not only provides optical regeneration ~10dB but is tolerant to both angular and lateral misalignment. Ziva's approach is scalable in bandwidth to >40Gbps, operates… More

Ziva Corporation in collaboration with UCSB will conduct feasibility study for the concept design of a directly modulated laser with capability of modulation of >40GHz with power dissipation

Ziva with team member UCSD propose a ground-breaking new micro-scanning technology capable of rapid scanning over a wide Field of Regard while reducing the size, weight, and power by 10 - 100x compared to conventional scanning technologies, making it ideally suited to micro-vehicle applications,… More

In this Phase II STTR proposal, Ziva in collaboration with subcontractor University California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) proposes to fabricate and demonstrate high speed, direct modulated U-VCSELs with the goal to achieve high frequency (f3dB>80 GHz) modulation capability with moderate (<0.5 mW)… More

Ziva Corporation in collaboration with UCSB will assess the feasibility of developing a directly modulated polarization switching laser based on the Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) geometry with a 3dB frequency of at least 10 GHz. This will be a major breakthrough in the ability to… More

Ziva Corporation proposes to develop and demonstrate an innovative ultra-wide field of view imaging system that incorporates foveated zoom capability and is fabricated without having multiple cameras, bulky gimbals, or large mechanically moving parts. Ziva has developed under IR&D a unique… More

In this Phase SBIR II proposal, Ziva proposes to demonstrate a prototype large angle 2-D scanner featuring integrated imager stabilization with >10X lower SWaP (size, weight, power) compared to conventional technologies. This meso-hydraulic-based technology is unique in that: Large scan angles are… More

In this Phase SBIR II proposal, Ziva proposes to demonstrate an innovative ultra-wide field of view imaging system that incorporates foveated zoom capability and is fabricated without having multiple cameras, bulky gimbals, or a large number of mechanically moving parts. Ziva has developed a unique… More

Ziva Corporation in collaboration with UCSB will develop a directly modulated polarization switching laser based on the Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) geometry with a 3dB frequency of at least 10 GHz. This will be a major breakthrough in the ability to cost effectively fabricate… More

The overall aim of this Phase II SBIR is to augment the Foveated Vision Technologies (FOVIS) system under development by enabling high-speed wireless communication of images/video in high multipath and Non-Line-of-Sight links. Ziva proposes a novel and powerful approach called Time Reversal Software… More