HLA TYPING USING OLIGONUCLEOTIDE ARRAYS

Not Available Tanner Research proposed to develop a novel safe, arm, and fire (SAF) system based on micro elector-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Our innovation is to incorporate a chemical energy source and an novel safety mechanism into a SAF device to minimize power consumption, increase reliability and safety, and reduce system cost. Our chemical energy enhanced MEMS SAF device will be made of micro-gears, cavities, and channels created by applying deep reactive ion etch (DRIE) and wafer bonding techniques to silicon chemical energy source and low-power trigger interruption mechanisms. Our device will be fabricated using commonly available fabrication equipment to ensure low-cost production and ease of manufacturing and technology transfer. The low-power requirement and extreme reliability of the Tanner Research SAF system are assets that will make it attractive for broad use. During Phase I, we will demonstrate the feasibility of our proposed concept by developing device specifications and component designs. During Phase II, we will develop and deliver a prototype SAF device.