Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Solid-State Magnetometer for Vectorized Field Sensing in Harsh Planetary Environments
Project Description
Currently have a working breadboarded prototype using SiC transistors which were initially intended for high power and high temperature applications. Sensitivity is only on the uT/Hz-1/2 scale but can theoretically be pushed well below the nT/Hz-1/2 limit making them competitive with fluxgates and optically pumped atomic gas. Leverage the silicon carbide processing facilities at NASA Glenn (and Monolith Semiconductor) to evaluate performance of various, already fabricated, SiC sensors. Utilize knowledge gained from research in conjunction with defect engineering to enhance performance of future SiC sensors.
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Anticipated Benefits
Potential Applications: planetary entry probes; landers; missions in extreme environments; swarms of spacecraft significantly smaller than current nanosats. Follow-On Options: Enabling of electrically detected magnetic resonance (EDMR); Only additional components: VCO, single loop coil (built into PCB); Absolute measurement. Can serve as a calibration method or magnetic field detection itself; Further boost sensitivity; Use of defect engineering to fabricate devices optimized for magnetic field sensing.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Ohio
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