New Materials Developments for Military High Power Electronics and Capacitors

Abstract

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently funding the Wide Band Gap High Power Electronics Program and the Integrated High Energy Density Capacitor Program. The success of these programs depends upon the ability to integrate new materials into high power electrical system components. Power electronics* and capacitors are two of the major components that make up all solid state power distribution systems. The objectives of DARPA's programs in these areas are to increase power and energy density through materials, processing, and packaging innovations. For high-powered, hydrocarbon-fueled platforms, these programs drive the development of materials that have higher efficiencies and performance capabilities for power electronics and passive devices. This article provides an overview of some of the efforts to enhance military high power electronics and capacitors through new and improved materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 2009
Accession Number
ADA519957

Entities

People

  • Sharon Beermann-curtin

Organizations

  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Band Gaps
  • Capacitors
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Dielectrics
  • Electronics
  • Energy Bands
  • High Temperature
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Power Converters
  • Power Electronics
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicon Carbide

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics