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This vector is a six element vector antenna (SEVA).
The new antenna is a proposed antenna to function as a theoretical collocated six element vector antenna, i.e. three collocated orthogonal magnetic loops and three collocated orthogonal dipoles.
The Intellipore technology is a membrane system and method for creating complex, three-dimensional microfluidic devices with improved interconnect functionality.
This technology is an efficient process for assembling large arrays of three-dimensional, hinged micro structures for micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) applications. Using a single electromagnet for actuation, this new method saves chip space as well as actuates large arrays of devices in parallel. It makes fabrication of MEMS devices more reliable and simple by eliminating the need for biasing several actuators and not requiring a constant source of energy for actuation.
Integrated wireless communications systems require tunable capacitors that have a wide tuning range, low loss, and monolithic integration. This new MEMS tunable capacitor perfectly meets those needs.
This technology-plastic deformation magnetic assembly (PDMA)-is an innovative, proven, patent-pending method for vertically assembling inexpensive, high-performance coil inductors that take up a small area on the chip and reduce noise due to substrate loss.
University researchers developed this novel assembly method for integrating coil inductors into radio frequency (RF) circuits. PDMA essentially stands the coil inductors vertically on end so that they take up far less space on the chip than planar inductors.
This invention is a novel, out-of-plane, hot-wire anemometer and a microfabrication method for producing it. Its composition and innovative production process enable the sensing element to be raised out of the plane of the substrate and thus arrays of sensors can be easily formed. Out-of-plane sensors provide greater sensitivity by virtue of higher thermal isolation and out-of-plane sensor arrays enable true three-dimensional representations of the flow.
This technology is a new experimental method and device for the on-chip, uni-axial tensile testing of freestanding thin films, with virtually no restriction on film thickness (nanometers to micrometers). The method obviates the use of separate gripping mechanisms, ensures virtually perfect specimen alignment, and accurately calibrates loading of the specimen with required force resolution.
The potential of microfluidics systems has been limited by cost. Now a new technology offers an innovative, cost-effective method for making and integrating fluidic microchannels. This proprietary method for ultra-rapid prototyping of microfluidic systems requiring fewer than 5 minutes from design to prototype uses liquid phase polymerization as an alternative to etching microchannels in silcone or glass.