Microelectronics Technology Development and Support (Defense Microelectronics Activity)

Abstract

Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) was established in 1966 by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to act as the joint DoD Center for microelectronics acquisition, transformation, and support. The DMEA mission is to develop, develop, and demonstrate microelectronics concepts, advanced technologies, and applications to provide a pathway to extend the life of weapon systems and to solve operations problems (e.g. reliability, maintainability, performance, and assured supply). DMEA’s capabilities make it a key tool in the intelligent and rapid development and application of advanced technologies to identified military needs. This includes implementation of advanced microelectronics research technologies providing for the development and long-term support structure necessary to ensure rapid design, fabrication, test, insertion, and support of microelectronics technologies. The DMEA provides an in-house capability to support these strategically important technologies within the DOD. DMEA has been singled out as a unique national resource by the warfighters, industry and foreign governments. Funds are required for investments and expenses for personnel, technical and analytical support, facilities, equipment, supplies, travel, publications.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
3bf42cc844b6b73f95754fea6d876315

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics

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