Multilayer Shock Tolerant Nano-Coating (MSTNC)

Q3 Web Wideband Wireless, Inc. (Q3W) proposes to design and develop a rugged and durable Multilayer Shock Tolerant Nano-Coating (MSTNC) based on a combination of conformal polyamide and Nano-Spring structures that would provide a versatile process for a number of high G military avionic and commercial applications. The key improvement over the currently used technology will be provided by the Nano-springs incorporated into the coating material that meets the military adverse environmental shock conditions. The Phase I program we have addressed the design development and measurement of shock reduction materials that will help improve the durability of electronic systems that need to operate in a harsh operating environment, focused on taking measurement data on the each of the component elements of the process. Samples of two unique Polyimide samples were used as a baseline for our target mechanical shock frequency range 40dB), robustness, rapid production curing and environmental durability. Additional benefits include ease of manufacturing, long material shelf life, storage at room temperature, and low production cost. The polyamide coating has already proven in automotive and other harsh environments, adding the Nano-spring broadens the applications to higher G force applications for extended product performance life time. The layered process will be applied in a simple three step sequence that is designed to use standard automation tools and provide -40 to +150 ºC operating range. In addition, we propose to develop a coating which provides optical and RF windows such that RF (DC-10GHz) or optical properties of visible light are minimally impaired.