SBIR-STTR Award

A Novel Interconnection and Assembly System for MMIC Circuits
Award last edited on: 4/5/02

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : MDA
Total Award Amount
$1,043,121
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
BMDO99-003
Principal Investigator
Philip J Koh

Company Information

Virginia Millimeter Wave Inc (AKA: Sofia Wireless)

14225-C Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA 20151
   (703) 961-9570
   dkoh@cohesionweb.com
   www.virginiamillimeterwave.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 11
County: Fairfax

Phase I

Contract Number: N00014-99-M-0149
Start Date: 4/2/99    Completed: 10/1/99
Phase I year
1999
Phase I Amount
$64,931
A new interconnection and assembly system is proposed for MMIC-based microwave circuits. This system has the potential to reduce assembly cost while significantly improving interconnect performance and repeatability. Anticipated Benefits and

Potential Commercial Applications:
MMIC-based systems have the potential to reduce cost and improve performance of many commercial microwave systems, including applications in wireless telecommunications, mobile internet and LAN connectivity, and automotive and aircraft radar.

Phase II

Contract Number: N00014-00-C-0324
Start Date: 5/1/00    Completed: 6/30/02
Phase II year
2000
Phase II Amount
$978,190
A New interconnection and assembly system is proposed for MMIC-based microwave circuits. This system has the potential to reduce assemble cost while significantly improving interconnect performance and repeatability. MMIC-based systems have the potential to reduce cost and improve performance of many commercial microwave systems, including applications in wireless telecommunications, mobile internet and LAN connectivity, and automotive and aircraft radar.

Keywords:
MMIC Packaging