| MMIC Flip Chip Program |
The next generation of radar systems requires electronic microwave subassemblies to replace the older mechanical scanning methods currently in place. The new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, currently being developed for the Navy's F/A-18, requires new processes and manufacturing techniques to assemble reliable, low-cost Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Flip Chips at a high yield.
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| MEMS IMU Program |
Ever-increasing DoD technology demands in guided munitions require electronic hardware to survive and function normally at over 15,000 g's. Examples of such stringent demands can be found with the emerging precision guided munitions (PGMs) such as the Navy's Extended Range Guided Munition (ERGM) and the Army's Excalibur. Demands such as these push the limits of the sensors, electronics, and packaging that comprise the hardware, thus requiring technical development efforts to establish proven sensors and packaging techniques able to meet DoD needs.
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| DD(X) Search Radar |
The current movement in the worldwide RF electronics industry toward plastic packages and assemblies is for light weight and low cost as compared to the traditional hermetic ceramic module packages concentrate primarily on the commercial rather than military markets. Part of the reason for this is the 98% electronics market share enjoyed by commercial applications, compared to only 2% of the market being Department of Defense (DoD) applications. [more]
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| ALQ 99 Jammers |
| The Band 4 Transmitter is employed on the Navy EA-6B Prowler to conduct support jamming against radar and communications threats. The OTWT is the final output stage of the Band 4 Transmitter’s Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier chain. The ALQ-99 Band 4 Transmitter relies on OTWT that use a unique “hollow-beam” design. This is a very broad band, high power OTWT confined to a demanding form factor and operating in a harsh environment. It is a one-of-a-kind design not used in any other military or commercial application. For the current OTWT design, manufacturing yield cannot keep pace with the Navy demand for spares to replace failed OTWTs. [more] |
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| APODS - Enhanced Optical Sensors |
An operational requirement for new ship and carrier construction is automatic monitoring and control of the electrical systems, such as generators, power converters, load centers and circuit breakers, to name a few. Present current and voltage sensors are large and heavy which will result in significant increases in weight and space if legacy sensors are used.
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| Lead-Free Manufacturing for Defense |
The EMPF and Lockheed Martin initiated a Rapid Response Project, to determine if the use of Lead Free Solders poses a risk to the manufacturing and reliability of electronic hardware within the AEGIS Weapons Systems. [more]
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| New Energy Storage System - Mk 8 MOD1 SDV |
The EMPF, in partnership the Office of Naval Research ManTech Program and US Special Operations Command has initiated a manufacturing technology program that will improve issues like battery life, recharching and maintainence presently encountered with the Silver-Zinc [AgZn] Energy Storage System presently used by the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV). [more]
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| Technology REfresh for Navy Transformation (TRENT) |
| Rapid evolution of electronics technologies along with the downturn in procurement of new equipment has produced a consolidation of the defense industrial base and has caused DoD suppliers to shift their focus to commercial electronics markets. This is one reason why DoD weapon systems will be increasingly comprised of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. Unlike previous custom-built DoD systems, COTS-based systems require a tailored in-service refresh strategy reflecting their different sustainment challenges. [more] |
