Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals for the development of a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) aimed at enhancing the reliability of avionics in the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft. The objective is to design a TVS that limits overvoltages to a maximum of 150 volts root-mean-square (Vrms), which is crucial for meeting the MIL-STD-704E electrical power interface specifications, as many avionics components currently fail due to inadequate testing against the required 180 Vrms. This initiative is significant for both military and commercial applications, as it addresses the need for avionics to withstand overvoltage transients, thereby improving overall system reliability. The solicitation is currently closed, with the application due date having been set for June 12, 2024, and further details can be found at the provided source link: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.