Microwave Filters Based on Advanced Thin-Film Materials Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Topic No.: N06-124 Topic Title: Microwave Filters Based on Advanced Thin-Film Materials Proposal No.: N062-124-0775 Firm: Structured Materials Industries 201 Circle Drive North Unit # 102 Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-3723 Contact: Nick Sbrockey Phone: (732) 302-9274 Web Site: www.structuredmaterials.com Abstract: In this SBIR Phase I effort, Structured Materials Industries, Inc., www.structuredmaterials.com (SMI), in collaboration with a primary radar system supplier, will develop a broad based research and development plan, for thin film microwave filter technology, applicable to X-band active electronically steered antenna (AESA) array radar systems. The plan will incorporate advanced thin film materials such as piezoelectrics, HTS superconductors and ferroelectric materials. The use of thin film technology will result in higher efficiency, lower cost and reduced size, for the microwave filters and the resulting radar systems. In Phase I, we will establish a prioritized list of thin film filter technologies, to be developed throughout this SBIR program. We will fabricate and demonstrate key components of the highest priority technologies in Phase I. In Phase II, we will build prototype microwave filters based on our advanced thin film technology. In Phase III, we will commercialize the results of this SBIR funded program. Benefits: In addition to the military markets for electronically steer phased array radars, we also anticipate significant commercial markets for this technology in the civilian sector. Affordable, high efficiency microwave filters will find applications in cellular communications and wireless markets, and in low cost collision avoidance radars for automotive markets. SMI will commercialize the technology resulting from this SBIR effort through licensing, by providing materials and fabrication service work, and through the sales of device processing tools. Return