Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Embedded 3D Nonvolatile Memory, Phase I
Project Introduction
Integrated circuits in NASA spacecraft and vehicle electronics must operate over large temperature extremes and mitigate radiation effects that can result in upset and/or destruction of devices. PrivaTran has previously demonstrated a two-terminal, electronically-programmable resistor as a nonvolatile memory (NVM) element with performance metrics exceeding those of competing technologies, and herein proposes this device as a radiation hardened NVM array formed within the metal interconnect layers of the integrated circuit and fully integrated in a 3D architecture, resulting in significant savings in weight, power and reliability.
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Anticipated Benefits
The Non NASA commercial market also requires massively dense next generation radiation hardened memory devices to drive future growth and expansion of features in existing commercial communication and imaging satellites, as well as commercial space launch systems. DOD Applications include radiation hardened devices for space-based surveillance platforms, launch vehicles and MDA BMDS miniature kill vehicles; integrated sensor systems for imaging sensors used for automatic object identification and target recognition; friend or foe identification; and theater threat assessment. The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Radiation Hardened Electronics for Space Environments (RHESE) program primary customers are the multiple mission elements of NASA's Constellation Program, including the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the Earth Departure Stage of the Ares V launch vehicle, the Altair Lunar Lander project, Lunar Surface Systems elements, and Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) elements. Secondary customers for RHESE technologies include NASA science missions.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrivaTran | Lead Organization | Industry | Austin, Texas |
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- PrivaTran
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Burt Fowler
Project Duration
Start: Feb 2011
End: Sep 2011
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 4 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX10 Autonomous Systems
- TX10.1 Situational and Self Awareness
- TX10.1.4 Hazard Assessment
Target Destination
The Moon
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