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In conjunction with the USAF, Ozark IC has developed packaging systems based on silicon (Si) and silicon-on-insulator (SOI) components for advanced control of turbine engines. A clear opportunity exists to evaluate and improve Ozark IC’s packaging systems, demonstrated from 200C to 800C for extreme vibration and shock to meet missile interceptor requirements. This can be accomplished through use ...

The current steam based sterilizers have weight and power related challenges that limits their use to Role 3 environments. Further, due to high temperature of use, these are unsuitable for non-metallic objects such as medical scopes. The proposing team will develop a sterilizer for far forward austere Role 2 environments. The sterilizer uses modalities such that it can be used for sterilization of ...

We will investigate the radiation effects on microelectronics due to gamma-rays and beta-rays and compare the effects on electrical and material properties between the two radiation types to formulate a quantitative mapping of radiation types (gamma and beta) and effects. The purpose is to: 1) Develop an overall physics-based strategy; 2) Define the experimental design, guided by analytical calcul ...

Antibiotic resistant infections are a principal concern for the Department of Defense and society at large due to the current lack of available treatments. Monoclonal antibodies represent a promising drug class that could be applied to antibiotic resistant infections to harness a patients own immune system to effectively combat the invading threat. In this program we present an optimized workflow ...

Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) is an acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body (or most of the body) by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time. Global proliferation of radioactive and nuclear materials has resulted in increased threat of weaponized exposure or inadvertent exposure resulting from accidents such as Chernobyl. Presence of nuclear weapons with ...

The MDA has needs for radiation-hardened electrical components and circuits. Thermionic-based vacuum devices have demonstrated their ruggedness and insensitivity to radiation, making them the top choice for space based operation.However, manual and cumbersome fabrication does not render it to circuit integration in an integrated circuit (IC) format to ensure best reliability and performance possib ...

The NMT/UA team propose to develop a radiation-hardened, low power, and highly robust delay-insensitive asynchronous circuit design methodology in 90nm technology, prototyped by designing a SET/SEL/SEU immune asynchronous microcontroller test chip (PIC 16C57, for example).The proposed Phase 1 SBIR effort will focus on design, simulation, prototyping and demonstration of the key functional blocks o ...

Biomimetic Slope Adaptive Foot-Ankle Prosthesis This project will develop an innovative mechanical/hydraulic foot-ankle system that will help lower extremity prosthesis wearers to walk or run in a wider range of environments with close to normal walking biomechanics. The proposed system will have a unique combination of features, all mechanically implemented without electronics or external powe ...

The Department of Defenses (DoD) need for smaller and more efficient electronic beacon systems is growing due to smaller platforms that may not have the space or power delivery systems for all electronic items. There is also a need for beacons to operate in specific frequencies with the added flexibility to have each beacon generate a unique signal. The proposed Programmable Signal Generator Mod ...

We are proposing characterization and development of binder/separator and Cobolt Disulfide (CoS2) cathode for thermal batteries. The proposed solution addresses significant market segment, and supports projected markets growth. Along with our development in Phase I and Phase II, we will aim for fully functional prototypes and field tries, and market of our technology to DoD agencies. Approved for ...