SBIR / STTR #DMEA254-P001

RF Frontend Design on GlobalFoundries GaN-on-Si Technology for Military and Commercial Applications

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking small business proposals for the design, development, and demonstration of integrated low-noise amplifiers (LNA) and power amplifiers (PA) using GlobalFoundries' 200-mm Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) technology. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) - OEMs and Vendors: - GlobalFoundries (primary GaN-on-Si technology provider) - Finwave Semiconductor (referenced as a technology partner) - Qorvo (referenced for discrete PA and LNA chips) - Products/Services Requested: - Design, development, and demonstration of integrated LNA and PA on GlobalFoundries 200-mm GaN-on-Si (130RFG1) technology - Includes feasibility studies, simulations, fabrication, packaging, testing, and delivery of prototypes, test boards, and technical data packages - Delivery of intellectual property (IP) with licensing fees under $50,000 per instantiation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - DMEA accreditation as a Trusted Supplier is required for Phase II - Compliance with GlobalFoundries design and manufacturing rules - Access to silicon space via a GlobalFoundries MPW/Shuttle run as Government Furnished Equipment - Supports dual-use applications: radar, communications, sensors, and electronic warfare - Project is structured in phases: Phase I (feasibility, simulation), Phase II (prototype fabrication/testing), Phase III (dual-use application development) - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific quantities or part numbers provided; focus is on prototype development and delivery of samples

Description

This solicitation seeks the design, development, and demonstration of a low-noise amplifier (LNA) and power amplifier (PA) using a commercially available 200-mm GlobalFoundries GaN-on-Si technology. The goal is to improve output power density, linearity, and efficiency in radio communication systems for military and commercial applications. Phase I involves demonstrating feasibility with simulations and assessments, while Phase II focuses on fabricating and testing functional prototypes. The project supports dual-use applications including radar, communications, sensors, and electronic warfare.

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