Development of IR Transparent, Electrical Conductive Mg Doped CuCrO2 Films for Spinel Windows Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-145 Topic Title: Development of IR Transparent, Electrical Conductive Mg Doped CuCrO2 Films for Spinel Windows Proposal No.: N112-145-1340 Firm: Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp. 7960 S. Kolb Rd. Tucson, Arizona 85756-9237 Contact: Sekyung Chang Phone: (520) 574-1980 Web Site: www.mercorp.com Abstract: This Phase I SBIR program proposes the development of infrared transparent, p-type conducting Mg doped CuCrO2 films (CuCr1-xMgxO2, CCMO), which has sheet resistance less than 10 ohms squared, as the replacement of the electrical conductive metal grids for Magnesium Aluminate Spinel (MgAl2O4) windows. The CCMO films deposited on spinel windows by RF Magnetron Sputtering System (RFMSS) will serve as electromagnetic shielding of electro-optic sensor electronics as well as an anti-reflective coating for spinel windows. By controlling the thickness of the CCMO films, the transmission of spinel windows will be more than 90% in the 3 to 5 �Ym wavelength region. Benefits: Anticipated public benefits derive from every sector requiring visible to mid range of IR transparency combined with electrical conductivity such as IR transparent windows and domes, windows for armored vehicles, protection goggles. With the excellent transparency in the visible range combined high electrical conductivity the p-type conducting transparent oxide film can be used as an electrode of p-n junction for solar cell application. Return