Air Force Manufacturing Technology Electronics Program, FY72-FY85.
Abstract
Common finding of three studies included the need for improvements in the following areas of electronics: printed wiring boards, assembly/test equipment, cables and harnesses, power supplies, microwave devices, data processing, and hybrids. The report also describes the major technical areas within the electronics program; there are descriptions of past, present, and future manufacturing technology projects as well as initial R&D opportunities. The technical categories were chosen to closely parallel those of the Tri-Service Manufacturing Technology Advisory Group, specifically the MTAG Electronics Subcommittee. A review immediately leads to the conclusion that the Manufacturing Technology Program has been a leader in advancing the state of manufacturing processing. The range of successes is extraordinary. Varied technologies from printed wiring boards to integrated circuits to microwave devices have received critical assistance in establishing their credibility from this program. Specific examples of these impressive successes include: samarium cobalt magnets, CMOS/SOS integrated circuits, gallium arsenide materials, mini traveling wave tubes, polyimide printed wiring boards, hermetic chip carriers, and the laser pattern generator to name just a few.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157595
Entities
People
- F. O'connor
- M. Stoker
- R. D. Hutchens
- U. Hinders
Organizations
- Universal Technology Corporation (United States)