AFRL looks to mature semiconductor technology as radars evolve

By Rachel Cohen / October 4, 2018 at 1:46 PM
A new partnership between the Air Force and BAE Systems aims to improve the production, cost and efficiency of gallium nitride chips as the compound is further established as the standard in military systems manufacturing. Gallium nitride chips are hailed for their ability to produce up to 10 times more power than their predecessor, gallium arsenide, but can also pose heat problems for systems. Refining them to offer increased capability at lower temperatures can help that issue, according to Phil...

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