SBIR/STTR Research Award
AN INVESTIGATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY FOR A 20MM RADHAZ SAFE PRIMER
Award amount
$57,808Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
1993Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- TPL, INC
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- ZC4PPSM47QQ3
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
The M52 primer used in 20 MM ammunition presents a radiation hazard in the intense elctromagnetic environment encountered aboard Navy ships. Shields or attenuators are not feasible for small components such as the M52. Semiconductor technology for RF-resistant primer device applications is a promising innovation. An investigation will be conducted into relevant semiconductor technologies. Two design concepts, labeled semiconductor initiator (SCI) and semiconductor bridge (SCB), will be the probable focus of the investigation. Antenna coupling analysis, in-line RF resistance testing of primer devices, nondestructive testing, and temperature sensitivity will be employed as evaluation criteria. Ability to meet Navy specifications will be established. A Phase II development plan will be formulated. TPL is developing semiconductor primer devices for DOD applications. This proposed effort will be supported by consultants active in the development of semiconductor initiation technology. Experimental facilities exist to support the proposed program.
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
Verified by the same UEI. These are other public SBIR/STTR award pages, not a merged company record.
- Energy-Dense Capacitors for High-Temperature Power Conversion
- High Temperature, High Energy Density Capacitors for Power Management and Distribution Systems
- Low Cost, Multilayer Capacitors Based on Novel Nanocomposite Dielectric
- Nanoparticle Capacitors for Multi-Point Initiation
- Portable Linear Accelerator (linac) for Active Interrogation Systems for Radiological Gamma Isotope Source Replacement
Research funding history
220 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1984–2022). Reported award amounts total $49,867,963. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Nuclear Regulatory Commission