Microelectronics Ecosystem
Abstract
This enhancement to existing programs RAMP and RAMP-C enables the DoD and the defense industrial base to collaborate with the commercial microelectronics industry to increase proto-type development, demonstration, and address the war fighter’s need to maintain and modernize weapon systems as the threat landscape shifts. It enables the use of combined cyber-security methods/cryptography in the DoD hardware and utilization of complex computational capabilities in active electronically scanned array (AESA) phase array radar, electronic warfare (EW), and in secure communications, including 5G radio access network (RAN) systems. The department’s future deployment of large constellations of networked satellites requires the use of leading-edge semiconductor components to enable real time communication and computation as well as for other advanced DoD system microelectronics applications. In addition, space based and strategic weapon systems require more advanced radiation hardened microelectronics. Virtually all DoD next-generation technology transition programs demand assured access to advanced microelectronics technology and components. This modernization enhancement ensures the full realization of the T&AM program investments already made.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- e8de4483842cd5990b479687bc10be5d