TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Optically Quenchable Gallium Nitride Photoconductive Switch
ID: IL-13941Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

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https://sam.gov/opp/09c6d6767ccc4826b51f2f7ee29bb99b/view
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    Special Notice from the Department of Energy: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is offering the opportunity to collaborate and commercialize its Optically Quenchable Gallium Nitride Photoconductive Switch (PCSS). This device, developed by LLNL researchers, is a wide bandgap material that enables fast switching times for high power applications where traditional electronic devices fall short. The PCSS can be used in power electronics, accelerators, pulsed power applications, and laser-triggered radiofrequency sources. LLNL is seeking industry partners to bring this technology to the market. Interested companies should provide a statement of interest with their company information, relevant expertise, and facilities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Genaro Mempin
    (925) 423-1121
    mempin1@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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