Andover, Massachusetts, October 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon, the RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, wins a three-year, two-phase contract from DARPA to develop fundamental ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (UWBGS) based on diamond and aluminum nitride technologies. I did. Revolutionizing semiconductor electronics by improving power delivery and thermal management in sensors and other electronic applications.
In the first phase of the contract, the Raytheon Advanced Technology team will develop diamond and aluminum nitride semiconductor films and their integration into electronic devices. Phase 2 will focus on optimizing and maturing diamond and aluminum nitride technology on larger diameter wafers for sensor applications.
“This is an important step forward that will once again revolutionize semiconductor technology.” Colin WhelanPresident of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. “Raytheon has extensive proven experience developing similar materials such as gallium arsenide and gallium nitride for Department of Defense systems. Combining that pioneering history with our expertise in advanced microelectronics We will now work to mature these materials for future applications.”
The unique material properties of UWBGS offer several advantages over traditional semiconductor technologies, enabling highly compact, ultrahigh-power, high-frequency switches, limiters, and power amplifiers. It also has high thermal conductivity, allowing it to operate in higher temperatures and harsher environments.
The team’s goal is to transform these materials into devices that are ideal for existing and future radar and communications systems with expanded capabilities and ranges, including circuits for cooperative sensing, electronic warfare, directed energy, and high-speed weapons systems. is to lead the development of Hypersonic speed etc.
Work on this contract is being carried out in the foundries of the following companies: Andover, Massachusetts.
About Letheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions that help the U.S. government, allies and partners protect national sovereignty and ensure security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has pioneered new technologies in integrated air and missile defense across land, air, sea and land, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonic and missile defense. and strengthened existing capabilities. space.
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With more than 185,000 employees worldwide, RTX pushes the boundaries of technology and science, redefining how the world is connected and protected. Through our industry-leading businesses, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, we advance aviation, integrated defense systems engineering, and the development of next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help our customers around the world We help you deal with these challenges. The company expects sales in 2023 to be $69 billionThe head office is located in arlington, virginia.
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