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Crested Tunnel Barriers for Fast, High Density, Nonvolatile Memory Devices

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
52590 		Program Year/Program:
2003 / STTR
Agency Tracking Number:
F013-0070 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Advanced Fuel Research, Inc.
87 Church Street East Hartford, CT -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2003
Title: Crested Tunnel Barriers for Fast, High Density, Nonvolatile Memory Devices
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: F49620-04-C-0008
Award Amount: $500,000.00
 

Abstract:

Crested multi-layer tunnel barriers have been proposed, which offer a revolutionary solution to overcome density to speed trade-offs characteristic of present data storage technologies. Practical implementation of the proposed technology will involve useof thin film materials that are readily manufacturable and CMOS-compatible. A critical need exists for experimental verification of the theoretical predictions regarding these advanced structures. In addition, challenges lay ahead in developing asuitable deposition technology for fabrication of the ultra-thin graded or multi-layered structures involved. Advanced Fuel Research, Inc. and the State University of New York at Stony Brook will develop a technology for fabrication of crested tunnelbarrier devices based on promising thin film material combinations. Phase I research demonstrated tunneling in thin film barrier structures in good agreement with theoretical predictions. Phase II will optimize material properties, develop processingtechniques for fabricating multi-layered crested barrier structures and demonstrate prototype memory devices employing the multi-layered crested barrier technology. Successful development of the proposed high density, fast memory technology will haveimmediate impact in portable electronic components that require low cost, minimal power consumption, nonvolatile memory, i.e. flash memory. As the demand for increased memory and functionality continues, faster, higher density flash memory technology willbe required. It is expected that a fast, high density, low power, nonvolatile memory technology will also compete with DRAM technology presently used in personal computers. The commercial potential is enormous, with both flash memory and DRAM representingmulti-billion dollar per year markets.

Principal Investigator:

David G. Hamblen
Vice-President
8605289806
dhamblen@AFRinc.com

Business Contact:

Michael A. Serio
President
8605289806
mserio@afrinc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Advanced Fuel Research, Inc.
87 Church Street East Hartford, CT 06108

EIN/Tax ID: 061016313
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
Research Institution Information:
STATE UNIV. OF NY STONY BROOK
Office of Sponsored Programs, SUNY @ Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Contact: Lydia Chabza
Contact Phone: (631) 632-9139
RI Type: Nonprofit college or university