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A low thermal conductivity connector
Award last edited on: 5/9/2002

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
NASA : GSFC
Total Award Amount
$519,348
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
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Principal Investigator
Fraser Walsh

Company Information

Tracer Technologies Inc (AKA: Eco Division)

20 Assembly Square Drive
Somerville, MA 02145
   (617) 776-6410
   thughes@tracer-eco.com
   www.tracerbattery.com
Location: Multiple
Congr. District: 07
County: Middlesex

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase I year
1989
Phase I Amount
$50,000
The objective of the project is to develop a low- thermal-conductivity connector using a laser-based process. The connector will consist of a graphite core, a metal interphase layer, and a high-Tc superconducting ceramic surface layer. Lengths of the fiber wire will be formed and tested for electrical properties; surface morphology and chemistry will be characterized using SEM and Auger profile analysis.

Potential Commercial Applications:
The material prepared will have commercial application as a low-thermal-conductivity connector for low temperature sensors in infrared sensing devices, magnetometers, and SQUIDS.

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase II year
1990
Phase II Amount
$469,348
___(NOTE: Note: no official Abstract exists of this Phase II projects. Abstract is modified by idi from relevant Phase I data. The specific Phase II work statement and objectives may differ)___ The objective of the project is to develop a low- thermal-conductivity connector using a laser-based process. The connector will consist of a graphite core, a metal interphase layer, and a high-Tc superconducting ceramic surface layer. Lengths of the fiber wire will be formed and tested for electrical properties; surface morphology and chemistry will be characterized using SEM and Auger profile analysis.

Potential Commercial Applications:
The material prepared will have commercial application as a low-thermal-conductivity connector for low temperature sensors in infrared sensing devices, magnetometers, and SQUIDS.