The DARPA manufacturing initiative in high temperature superconductivity

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Superconductor Industry; (USA)

OSTI ID:5638848

Adams, K R ^[1]

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1. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA (US)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has a very aggressive Technology Base program in high temperature superconductivity. This program is expected to provide the basis for a specialized set of military products - passive microwave and millimeter wave devices - within the next three years. In order to get these high leverage products into military systems, a manufacturing base must be developed for HTSC components. A plan for DARPA in HTSC manufacturing is directly coupled with the ongoing DARPA materials and device oriented R and D program. In essence, this plan recommends a three phased effort: 1. Phase I (two years); Fund companies through R and D contracts for specialized HTSC components; prepare a detailed plan and develop an HTSC consortium. 2. Phase II (six years): Establish an HTSC Sematech initiative for electronic applications, including active devices. 3. Phase III (optional): Continue the HTSC Sematech with emphasis on high power applications.

• OSTI ID: 5638848
• Journal Information: Superconductor Industry; (USA), Journal Name: Superconductor Industry; (USA) Vol. 2:2; ISSN 1042-4105; ISSN SUINE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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