Multifunctional Power Systems for Improved Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) in Portable Electronic Systems

Abstract

Traditional material systems are designed and built for a single purpose. A composite wing is built to provide lift for an aerial vehicle, a window is designed to allow visible light into a building, and a road is designed to allow for the safe passage of ground vehicles. The multifunctional systems examined in this report add electrical power and energy capabilities to traditional material systems. These Multifunctional Energy Systems (MFES) are a novel approach to system optimization and can significantly improve their Size, Weight, and Power as well as Cost (SWaP-C).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1107706

Entities

People

  • Alex Schlichting
  • Kurt Eisenbeiser

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Corporations
  • Governments

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems