Innovative Anti-Tamper Power Source

Qynergy Corporation proposes to develop a unique power system for anti-tamper applications. Anti-tamper technology is used for protecting critical technology from being reverse engineered. Qynergy has developed a unique technology that converts energy from beta emitting radioisotopes into usable power. This QynCellT (betavoltaic power cell) is capable of delivering small amounts of power (micro to milliwatts) for long periods of time. The QynCellT is a solid state device and is hence capable of operating under the extreme temperature conditions necessary for anti-tamper applications. Successful completion of the proposed effort will result in the confirmation of the technical feasibility of the QynPackT for anti-tamper applications. It would answer all of the questions related to integration of the QynCellT to storage systems and position the technology for prototyping. At the end of Phase I, Qynergy will have identified an anti-tamper technology, designed a QynPackT and proven its feasibility for the prototype power cell that would be fabricated, integrated and tested with an anti-tamper device in Phase II. Primary uses of the QynCellT will be in applications where conventional batteries, solar cells and/or Plutonium-fueled radioisotope thermal generators (RTGs) are not practical. In most cases, the power solution will be constrained by the need to minimize the signature of the application, inability to recharge batteries due to remote operating conditions, or a need to avoid the use of highly energetic radioisotopes such as 33Pu. Such areas include power for remote sensors and space.