From
direct-write, nano-scaled patterning
to atomic layer controlled, deposition,
ITN is able to engineer structures at
the nanoscale and thereby enhance material
properties and performance, via geometric
and quantum confinement, to create the
next generation of bio and optical detection
sensors and actuators. More importantly,
these devices can be integrated with
a planar, thin film antenna to create
an integrated, wireless sensing/actuation
system. Examples of sensors developed
at ITN are:
Infrared Detectors and Arrays (Night
vision, navigation, etc)
i) Microbolometer integrated
onto ROIC
 
ii) MOM tunneling diode
Energy Diagram |
Active Device |
Interdigitated electrodes for DNA
detection
Micropolarimeter for imaging/target
recognition (military)
(shown here; patterned antennas on microbolometer)
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