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"Science Research Laboratory (SRL) proposes to develop an affordable, dual-band visible long-wavelength infrared (VLIR) imager. This revolutionary, new instrument can be switched instantaneously between conventional visible imaging and long-wavelength (7-12microns) infrared(IR) imaging that is sensitive to thermally emitted radiation and can operate in complete darkness. In the visible mode, the i ...

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A solid-state, dense, random optical cross-switch is commercializedto fill needs in the commercial metro-core telecom market, and to supplyrapid, multi-channel, covert, and frequency agile optical communications tothe national missile defense initiative. The optical switch is based uponFabry-Perot and Holographically Dispersed Liquid Crystal (H-PDLC) technology.The deliverable is entirely solid s ...

"SemiSouth proposes a proprietary technology involving the passivation of one type of shallow acceptor impurity to achieve precision compensation of the opposite type of shallow donor impurity. This Phase I feasibility demonstration represents aninnovative breakthrough in deep-level-free semi-insulating (SI) buffer layers for high-performance, economical silicon carbide radio-frequency (RF) MEtal ...

SiC JFET technology for control IC's in space based systems enable the possibility of temperature-tolerant, rugged, radiation-hard circuit operation. Additionally, it offers the possibility of combining with SiC power devices, a high level of integration,reduced parts count, reduced cost and weight in satellite systems. SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc. plans to transfer critical JFET IC technology d ...

"Advanced seeker systems for endo- and exo-atmospheric applications will utilize infrared and visible signature of ballistic threats in addition to LADAR ranging and imaging information for improved identification, discrimination and tracking. This futurecapability requires diffraction limited near visible performance for the optical system, while still maintaining the low cost production capabil ...

"A thick multilayer insulation (MLI) system is proposed for meeting the cryogenic fluid storage requirements of future space missions. This thick MLI system will be an integration of the most promising new technologies and advances in materials,fabrication processes, assembly techniques, and supplemental components. As a primary part of the proposed effort, an MLI software design tool will be co ...

A PROCESS IS BEING DEVELOPED FOR THE HETEROEPITAXIAL GROWTH OF INP ON SILICON SUBSTRATES BY METALORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION. DUE TO ITS ELECTRON SATURATED DRIFT VELOCITY AND RADIATION RESISTANCE, INP ISAN EXCELLENT MATERIAL FOR USE IN HIGH SPEED ELECTRON DEVICES AND SPACEAPPLICATIONS. SILICON IS AN OPTIMAL SUBSTRATE MATERIAL DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH PURITY, LARGE AREA, LOW COST WAFER ...

"Spire proposes to develop high-efficiency filterless silicon-based multi-color photodiode arrays suitable for spectroscopy and imaging applications in the UV to near-IR bands. The innovation, patented by Spire, is the use of a thin filmsilicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure in the active device region, which enables fabrication of wavelength-selective photodiodes. In these devices, the long cut-o ...