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The inability to deposit copper directly onto aluminum is a longstanding problem in microelectronic manufacturing. Presently, aluminum must be coated with a barrier layer such as TiN to promote copper adhesion and provide good electrical contact between the two metals. This work will demonstrate a nonaqueous galvanic process for selectively depositing a highly adherent copper coating directly o ...

As IC manufacturers pursue larger wafer sizes and smaller device features (0.25 um), the interlayer dielectric material becomes critical . Current interlayer dielectric materials, inorganic oxides and spin-coated polymeric materials, have serious deficiencies (e.g.,k >3, water absorption, and spin coating defects). This has led IC manufacturers to search for low-k($6000/lb) has hampered commercial ...

The application of Indium Oxide, Indium Tin Oxide and Indium Fluorine Oxide is proving useful in all applications requiring a visibly transparent electrically conductive film which requires resistance to severe temperatures, relative humidity and potentially corossive environments. Applications include but are not limitted to de-icing of automobile windshields, EMI shielding of CRT screens, f ...

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Kedley Incorporated proposes to develop a prototype portable auditory diagnostic device capable of implementing 5 major auditory diagnostic tests including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, distortion product otoacoustic emissions, and evoked auditory brainstem potentials. These tests are now implemented with 4 separate, large and combersome devices that often share the same ...

The proposed research addresses a very pragmatic issue faced by the U.S. Navy--development of environmentally-friendly, safe, disposable food service utensils to meet terms of the MARPOL Treaty and to support efforts to automate galleys aboard ships. Competitive cost has been a major hurdle for all biodegradable food service utensils publicized to date; in addition, the slow rate of degradation ha ...

Production Products proposes to design and develop novel marine impact bumpers for dual use military/commercial markets using highly abrasion resistant and damage tolerant elastomeric matrix composites developed by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC-CD). We will build upon extensive research/development that has already been performed by the Naval community in fender/bumper des ...

Production Products will develop microwave/RF heating or other directed energy heating techniques for the processing of thermoplastic composites and adhesive bonds with the support of our subcontractor Southern Research Institute and our aerospace mentor McDonnell Douglas Aerospace. Use of directed energy to heat only the polymer in the composite or the bond line eliminates the need for exp ...

Production Products will develop novel, low cost liquid molding processing technology and in-situ fiber optic sensors for in-service process, health and dynamic response monitoring of monocoque or hybrid composite armor structural parts. Both fiber optic sensors and ultrasonic spectroscopy will be used for cure monitoring, measuring dynamic response, strain, and structural health monitoring. In ...

Production Products will design, develop, fabricate, and structurally evaluate a low-cost titanium alloy tow bar which will be significantly lighter, more durable and corrosion resistant, and cost competitive with the new M1 steel tow bar. We will be assisted in design of the tow bar and commercialization of the technology for the DoD, truck and automobile industry by our subcontractor Holland Hi ...