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Virtually Levitated Hybrid Shell Resonator Gyroscope Low Cost – Successful fabrication and operation of micro-hemispherical shell resonators (mHSR) have provided great potential for low-cost fabrication of integrated micro-hemispherical resonating gyroscopes (mHRG). Simplified Process – Self-aligned drive, sense and tuning electrodes, all fabricated using a single wafer process Increased Sensitivity – Strong rotation rate sensitivity	6855, 6581
3D Printed Auxetic Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Faster cell growth rate- decreases average cell age in the finished product and increases vitality Affordable and timely approach for regenerating tissues and replacing native tissues Continuous entry and circulation of nutrients results in less variability between cells	7335
A Chip-Scale Linear Ion Trap to Enable Portable Mass Spectrometers Enabling: Can be used in the development of much smaller mass spectrometers than are currently available—from benchtop devices to handheld or even smaller instruments—which would extend their use to applications in which they are not currently cost effective High-performance: Provides better than unit-mass resolution and high detection efficiency, and operates at much higher pressures than larger mass analyzers, as shown during lab-based simulations Multi-modal: Allows for several different modes of operation and enables tandem(MS/MS or MS2) or multi-stage/sequential (MSn) mass spectrometry, greatly improving capability compared with other analyzers	8137
A First-of-its-Kind Power Amplifier-Based Network for Efficient Broadband Operations Unmatched: Provides first-of-its-kind broadband performance with 26-41 GHz instantaneous 1 dB power gain bandwidth and 25.8-41.3 GHz instantaneous P1dB output power bandwidth—both of which far out-perform currently available techniques Simplified: Sidesteps the need for any tuning or reconfiguration while still providing best-in-class broadband performance Efficient: Significantly improves power amplifier back-off and average efficiency with two efficiency peaks and deep power back-off (12 dB), and maintains better than 38% power-added efficiency at P1dB	8158, 8159
A First-of-its-Kind, Ultra-Low Voltage Single-Element Amplified Backscatter System Streamlined: Uses a single element—one tunnel diode with few passive components—to achieve dual functionality of simultaneous oscillation and reflection-amplification Efficient: Combines the features of conventional RFIDs and tunnel diode-based reflection amplifiers while using an extremely low biasing voltage of only 88 mV, consuming only 20 μW, and offering a reflection gain of 48 dB Long range: Provides the highest observed gain in the literature for a given input power	8375
A Low-Loss Broadband Quadrature Signal Generation Technique for Highly Balanced Signals Superior: Provides lower loss, wider bandwidth, better mismatch reduction, zero power consumption, and more balanced quadrature signals compared with other currently available technologies Validated: Achieves an average IRR of 37.5 dB across 40-76 GHz and 33.5 dB across 40-102 GHz, with each stage of the network enhancing IRR by approximately 8 dB in verification of proof-of-concept image-reject mixers Convenient: Eliminates the need for additional calibration and tuning and has reduced sensitivity to fabrication process variations	7888
A Mechanical Topological Insulator-Based Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Novel: Offers the first known design of its kind, addressing the signal loss challenges of applying acoustic wave technologies to mechanical applications Practical: Enables potential development of a single mechanical platform to accomplish both filtering and channeling using inexpensive components that avoid high battery usage Signal-protecting: Guides waves from input(s) to output(s) with minimal signal loss and topological protection from backscattering	8802
A Method for Creating a Protective Cap Layer for Semiconductor Wafers Protective: Provides a thin protective layer or “cap” after the first layer is deposited, protecting the underlying structure from atmospheric contaminants Robust: Enables realization of the advantages of hybrid growth processes by eliminating performance-degrading contaminants and resulting defects Advanced: Offers superior protection against contamination compared with simple chemical cleaning methods utilized in other systems, especially against impurity species such as oxides	8435
A Method for Preparing Electrically Conductive Carbon Nanotubes for Electronic Applications	4419
A Semiconductor Particle Detector Based on Work Function Modulation Small: Can be used as a portable radiation detector Versatile: Can be implemented in current particle detectors for accuracy testing and experimental verification Scalable: Offers the potential to be used in creating an array of devices for implementation in larger research experiments	8410
Adaptive Broadband Impedance Matching in Ultrasound Front-End Electronics High performance: Improves power transfer and acoustic reflectivity Flexible: Enables multimodal and tunable operation of CMUTs Efficient: Provides optimal matching for co-design of CMUT electronics	8342
Advance Mobility Improvement for Organic Field Effect Transistors Dramatic increase in mobility: Yields a 2-order-of-magnitude increase in charge transport Fast: Achieves 100-fold improvements after a mere 5 minutes of ultrasound Simple: Requires only low-intensity ultrasound and eliminates the need for dielectric surface modifications or post-deposition treatment of the device	5187
Advanced Battery-Free Interface for Internet of Things Technologies Decreased power demand: Uses zero-threshold voltage transistors and analog backscatter communication to allow for power supply via ambient power harvesting. Eco-friendly: Leverages a battery-free design for each tag to decrease the large number of bulky batteries disposed of each year Wider range, greater intake: Demonstrates distance capabilities three times (15 m) the range of existing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology; MARS transistor allows for a larger volume of input tags to be received concurrently and continuously	8734
Advanced High-Sensitivity Device for Gas Detection Rapid response: Provides results for gas detection through the nanostructure island sites within 2 seconds on average Heat resistant: Works effectively in temperatures ranging from room temperature to 200 °C Easily modified: Provides a range of sensitivities for a broad range of gases for use in many commercial industries	3939
Advanced Techniques in Floating-Gate Transistor Programming Precise Smaller switch count Fewer parasitic	3458
AFM Cantilevers for Operation in Air and Immersion Efficient — enables fast actuation with integrated electrostatic actuators Accuracy — accurate force measurements with nanoscale lateral resolution Improved speed — improvement for both speed of actuation and accuracy of detection	3629
Analog Distributed Arithmetic Less power required Use less memory Less chip area	3460
Antenna-Less RFID Tag Cheaper – minimized transmission components significantly reduces manufacturing costs Flexible – tags can be reprogrammed to perform different functions Smaller - reduced number of components allows for smaller chips	7744
Atomic Metal Catalysts Innovative: Generates new isomers by changing the order in which atoms are added in a hetero-atomic cluster (can maximize available catalytic sites) Efficient: Creates and optimizes active isomers of atomic metals such as Au and Pd, increasing the catalytic efficiency of these high-demand metals (requires minimal precious catalytic metal) Scalable: Provides a scalable process resulting in theoretically predictable catalytic properties	6451, 5217
Base Layer Epitaxial Structure for High Lateral Conductivity Low Resistance - Designs with zero offset in conduction band energy and sufficient discontinuity in valence band energy to ensure the high lateral conductivity required for low extrinsic base resistance High Conductivity - Simultaneous and substantial enhancement of lateral base conductivity as well as base transport factor in HBT devices Excellent Control - Excellent electrostatic control throughout the HBT’s base region with a remote base electrode by virtue of enhanced lateral conductivity	6069
Biologically Inspired Connected Advanced Driver Assistance System Cost-effective: Leverages existing vehicle infrastructure (e.g., sensors, lights) along with an affordable software upgrade to provide enhanced collision avoidance capabilities, typically for less than $500 Safety-enhancing: Designed to help prevent up to 94% of automotive crashes by providing reduced lag time and enabling faster driver reaction rates Convenient: Aims to optimize vehicle travel speeds and reduce traffic congestion and travel times	8918
Camera Positioning Mechanism Using Simulated Bio-Vision Actuators Accuracy – Closely replicates the agility of a biological eye Compact – Economical implementation	6056
Carbon Nanotube Cold Cathodes More efficient electric propulsion Reduced power and mass expenditures Does not require gas flow to emit electrons	4127
Cascaded Nickel Hard Mask Substantially deeper etches: Because a very thick metal mask can be created, a wide range of µm features can be etched in a variety of III-Nitride semiconductors, allowing for extremely high voltage devices that require thicker layer structures Robust: This method has demonstrated highly consistent and effective protection against the kind of damage that is typical with standard fabrication methods Scalable: The nickel hard mask with cascaded e-beam evaporation and sputtering metal deposition method can readily be applied to the large-scale production of electronic devices	8790
Chemical Etching of Semiconductive Substrate Quick – wafers can be processed in parallel, as compared to only one at a time with the current approach Low cost – tooling for this approach is much less expensive than that required for the currently used method; simple, inexpensive chemical	6696
Chemically-Amplified Permanent Insulator Improved – Superior electrical isolation, smaller size and cross-linking capability Cost-saving – Lower power and increased processing and manufacturing speeds	6076
Chip-Scale Atomic Beam System Precision timekeeping (e.g., chip-scale atomic clocks primarily used in cell phone base stations) Navigation (e.g., interferometers used in underwater oil and gas exploration) Robotics	8896
Chip-Scale Electrochemical Double-Layer (ECDL) Supercapacitors Decreased size: Minimizes space that does not contribute to volumetric density and is drastically smaller than conventional ECDL capacitors, allowing capacitor-dependent devices to shrink considerably High power: Achieves gravimetric energy densities of over 100 watt-hours per kilogram Improved performance: The vertically aligned graphene-functionalized carbon nanotubes Offers high porosity and surface area for improved pseudocapacitance by vertically aligning graphene-functionalized nanotubes	6573
Contact Resistance Stabilization for Lead Free Surfaces Efficiency — fuel flexibilty Cost effective — single-step solution and less expensive materials Lower operating temperature — clean production of electricity	3281
Container Security Device Versatile: can be used on various types of containers Facilitated communication: the door sensors are able to communicate with a controller Efficient: does not require reduction or intrusion of cargo space	4461
Coronene Compounds for Use in Electronics Stable — chemical, thermal, and photochemical stability and relatively low carrier mobility Cheaper — tunable properties and simple processing methods, combined with the mechanical flexibility make new materials ideal for large-area applications Versatile — can be cast on a variety of low cost substrates: glass, plastic, and metal foils	3402
Cost-Effective Compliant Off-Chip Interconnects Accommodates the CTE mismatch without requiring under-fill material Improves mechanical reliability Cost-effective	3964
DetectIV Offers Noninvasive Early IV Infiltration and Extravasation Detection DetectIV provides a continuous, noninvasive, and wireless IV infiltration and extravasation detection system. The sensor does not cover the IV site and works well with all skin types—significant improvements over existing detection devices. The device detects infiltrations on average 2 hours ahead of nursing standard of care making it an effective early detection system that prevents extended hospital stays.	7207
Edge Viewing Photodetector Efficient Cheaper	3321
Efficient, Reliable, Robust Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communications Increased efficiency — Satisfies zero voltage switching condition at 50% duty cycle and shapes the drain voltage at other duty cycles to minimize power loss Improved reliability — Reduces peak drain swing Mitigated variation — Determines optimal adaptation settings for each process shifted device using on-chip sensors and digital logic	6210
Electrical Contact Geometry for Switchgear Applications Faster operation Enabling of fault current limitation Reduction in risk of damaging electrical equipment	7703
Electrical Path Interconnects for use in Electronic Packages Enhanced electrical performance Ability to function without compromising mechanical performance Low-cost	4198
Electromagnetic (EM) Metastructures Multi-use: Provides structural support in conjunction with static and in situ EM performance Efficient: Reduces size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) parameters Flexible: Integrates non-standard material systems	8469
Electron Beam Induced Deposition of Nanostructures Unique nano-fabrication process that allows direct-write of complex 3D nano-structures (e.g. cavities and overhangs) Fabrication process compatible with variety of materials on any substrates (planar and non-planar) Provides growth rate of amorphous carbon nano-structures 3 times greater than that of standard gas-phase FEBID	6998
Electron Deficient Materials for Use in Electronics Higher electron mobilities	3201

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