SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV019

Navy and Army STTR Solicitation: High Voltage, High Current SiC MOSFET Development

This opportunity seeks innovative research and development of high voltage, high current Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs for fast turn-on current applications, primarily for Navy and Army high power microwave and RF systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Department of the Army (DOW) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to small businesses with relevant SiC MOSFET expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Research, development, and delivery of Silicon-Carbide (SiC) Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) - Key performance requirements: - Blocking voltage >10 kV - Pulsed current >5 kA (10 kA ideal) - Turn-on time <30 ns - Low inductance packaging - Advanced thermal management - EMI mitigation - Operational lifetime evaluation - Phase II deliverable: 10 optimized SiC MOSFETs with technical data - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted by small businesses under the STTR program - Solutions must be suitable for integration with high power microwave, directed energy, and high-power RF systems - Emphasis on innovative prototypes, scalable solutions, and compatibility with naval platforms - Some projects may require security clearances and CMMC Level 2 compliance - Funding limits: Phase I up to $240,000 (base + option), Phase II up to $2,000,000 - Deliverables include reports, prototypes, and software as applicable - Place of Performance: - Work and delivery may occur at or for federal facilities including DDG 51 Class Ships, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Office of Naval Research

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the development of high voltage and current Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs designed for fast turn-on current applications. It is part of the Department of War's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, specifically under the Office of Naval Research (ONR) component of the Navy. The solicitation is open for submissions and includes detailed instructions and documents available through provided links. The deadline for questions and proposal submissions is July 19, 2023.

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